Joaquin Phoenix Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“Might I be ridiculous? Might my career in music be laughable? Yeah, that's possible, but that's certainly not my intention.”

“Whether you think a film will affect society or it's plain entertainment, it's all excellent, it's all noble.”

“You're always thinking, What's the next move - the career, the money.”

“I never prepare. I think that's completely overrated. It's a very simple job. All you have to do is hit this bright mark, stand in the right spot and say the line. So I don't really believe in preparation.”

“I becan acting when River was doing this TV series and they needed two kids for the show, so they got me and my little sister, Summer, to do it. After that I did some really weird guest spots with orangutans and stuff.”

“In most films - especially in regards to the protagonist - really from the get-go they set up some scenario that endears that character to the audience. Or imbues him with some nobility or heroism or something.”

“I know if I'm lost in the moment or not.”

“I still think that movies are amazing; I respect actors and directors.”

“My parents were just searching for an alternative way of raising their children.”

“No, I don't want to talk about River. I have nothing to say about it that I would want to be public.”