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There are certain aspects of acting that I don't like. I'm not a person who loves being on set. I mean, I know people that have their espresso machines in their trailers and they like being in there and they put

There are certain aspects of acting that I don't like. I'm not a person who loves being on set. I mean, I know people that have their espresso machines in their trailers and they like being in there and they put pictures on walls. But I don't like it. I don't like sitting around.

Joaquin Phoenix
Wall, Mean, Love Is
Interview With Elvis Mitchell, www.interviewmagazine.com. October 10, 2012.

I still have a hard time saying who Johnny [ Cash ] is in one sentence. He seemed so contradictory in his actions, and I think that's probably what is most fascinating about him and what made him such an interesting character to study.

Joaquin Phoenix
Character, Hard Times, Thinking
Source: movieweb.com

You see so many earnest characters in movies all the time, everyone has a purpose.

Joaquin Phoenix
Character, Purpose, Earnest
"You must be Joaquin" by Sanjiv Bhattacharya, www.theguardian.com. July 19, 2003.

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

Joaquin Phoenix
Careers, Might, Ridiculous
"Joaquin Phoenix Stuns 'Letterman' Audience With Amy Winehouse-Like Appearance", www.foxnews.com. February 12, 2009.

My music is going to be true. I'm not out to sell records. I'm experiencing something, and it's what I feel.

Joaquin Phoenix
Records, Experiencing Something, Music Is

That to me was really, certainly, the gateway into discovering John, ... I feel I found the speaking voice through the singing voice.

Joaquin Phoenix
Voice, Singing, Gateways

I'd see child actors and I'd get so jealous, because they're just completely wide open.

Joaquin Phoenix
Children, Jealous, Actors
"The Master’s Joaquin Phoenix on Animal Inspirations, Curb Your Enthusiasm and the Pleasures of Discomfort". Interview with Jessica Winter, entertainment.time.com. September 13, 2012.

There are kids who get on BMX bike when they are eight years old and they go,'Whoa, this is incredible,' and grow up to do extreme sports. It is the same for me with acting.

Joaquin Phoenix
Sports, Growing Up, Kids

I've never made $20 million. I'm scared. I don't know if you gave me The Ring if I could carry it and bring it to Ozamorph, or whatever you call it.

Joaquin Phoenix
Scared, Made, Rings
Interview With Elvis Mitchell, www.interviewmagazine.com. October 10, 2012.

I'm vomiting days before I start shooting a new movie.

Joaquin Phoenix
Shooting, Vomiting

I've worked with a lot of people on music and often times those things don't work out.

Joaquin Phoenix
People, Work Out
"Joaquin Phoenix Interview – He talks about Quitting Acting to Focus on Music – Part 1". Interview with Steve ‘Frosty’ Weintraub, collider.com. Februaary 3, 2009.

My dissatisfaction with acting has nothing to do with being uncomfortable or vulnerable or feeling like people are going to criticize me. That's not the problem.

Joaquin Phoenix
People, Feelings, Acting
Source: dishmag.com

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