Joaquin Phoenix quotes

Joaquin Phoenix is an acclaimed American actor recognized for his intense and transformative performances. His notable roles span films such as "Gladiator," "Walk the Line," and "Joker," earning him numerous awards. He is also known for his activism and commitment to humanitarian and environmental causes. Here are 50 of his quotes:

Animal rights is a part of my everyday life. When you live by example, you create a certain level of awareness. Friends of mine, people I have never discussed vegetarianism with, are adopting vegetarian habits because they see it. (Joaquin Phoenix)
My significant other right now is myself, which is what happens when you suffer from multiple personality disorder and self-obsession. View quote
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I had a really wonderful upbringing. We were a tight family. It was wonderful to grow up with so many siblings. We were all just a year or two apart, and we were always so supportive of each other. I learned everything from my older brother and sister and taught it to my younger sisters. View quote
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For me, I guess I'm the acting equivalent of somebody that jumps off buildings and parachutes. View quote
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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. View quote
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There will never be a scenario in which the infliction of fear and pain on a vulnerable individual creates a benefit to humankind. View quote
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The reason I keep making movies is I hate the last thing I did. I'm trying to rectify my wrongs. View quote
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I have this horrible sense of humor where I think discomfort is funny - partly because I experience discomfort a lot, and it's a way of laughing at it and getting a release. View quote
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For me, I'd rather have an intense experience than not. View quote
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I don't know a single person in life that doesn't have conflict. View quote
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When I go out with the ladies, I don't force them to pronounce my name. I tell them I like to go by the nickname of Kitten. (Joaquin Phoenix)
I don't walk around like I'm a movie star because I don't think of myself as a movie star. People usually don't even notice me. View quote
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I don't know why I always get to play these guys who have few redeeming features. But don't knock it. Villains are much more fun. View quote
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Acting is real important to me. I love it, and it's something I care about. View quote
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You see so many earnest characters in movies all the time, everyone has a purpose. View quote
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It's hard for me to put my feelings into words. View quote
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With public figures involved in a relationship it seems that there is a machine behind their love so oftentimes. View quote
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I guess I had what you could call an unconventional upbringing. View quote
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I enjoy humour more than anything, I don't really sit around banging my head and crying all the time. View quote
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I wish I had fair justification for not being as informed as I should be, but I don't. View quote
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I would try and sing along with bands that I like but it sounded so atrocious that I couldn't. (Joaquin Phoenix)
I think the day that I become comfortable doing interviews and going on talk shows is the day that I don't know what it is to be a human being anymore. View quote
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In every film, whether it's a fictional character or not, you create an idea of the character and for me I always do a bad impersonation to start with. View quote
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Every movie soaks into you for a certain amount of time. View quote
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I've worked with a lot of people on music and often times those things don't work out. View quote
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Joaquin Phoenix

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Photo: Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: American Actor
Born: October 28, 1974
Quotes count: 50
Wikipedia: Joaquin Phoenix

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