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I like being an employee. I like making somebody happy - and if they're not, then I'm crushed.
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Joaquin Phoenix
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: October 28
Activist
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Animal Rights Advocate
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I don't know a single person in life that doesn't have conflict.
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I'm proud of my brother. I would never not want to be associated with him.
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