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The offers were, like, a lot of money - maybe not for other actors, but definitely for me. But I don't want that power. I don't want $20-million power.
Joaquin Phoenix
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Joaquin Phoenix
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: October 28
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That to me was really, certainly, the gateway into discovering John, ... I feel I found the speaking voice through the singing voice.
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I love having a master. I have no problem serving my director. That's my job. I want to make them happy.
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I'm going to sound a little weird here, but I like to spend a lot of time on my own in the woods. I don't exactly sneak off in the middle of the night, but I like to be in a place where no one can reach me by phone or e-mail.
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I enjoy writing rhymes and sitting alone in a room listening to beats. It's pretty amazing.
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I've made up so many stores about my name, I can't remember.
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I'm very thankful for the people that I've had the opportunity to work with. I have a good life. It's been amazing. I'm not complaining. It's not like acting has ruined me so I have to leave. It's not that. I'm just done with it.
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I just I don't feel challenged by acting anymore. I don't enjoy the process anymore.
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