10 Quotes & Sayings By River Phoenix

River Phoenix was born in 1970 in California. He died of complications from drug intoxication in 1993 at the age of 23. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the movie My Own Private Idaho. His other film credits include Stand By Me, Another 48 Hours, The Thing Called Love, Dark Blood, Running on Empty, Mask and Johnny Cash: Portrait of a Legend Read more

He was posthumously nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy for his role in Johnny Cash's biopic "Walk The Line."

In simplicity there is truth.
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In simplicity there is truth. River Phoenix
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I would never, never do anything unless I believed in it. River Phoenix
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Music is my main goal, but I'm not going to rush a record out. There are so many actors who have come out with albums these days. I don't want to do it because it's the thing to do. I want to wait until the time is right. River Phoenix
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Music is a whole oasis in my head. The creation process is so personal and fulfilling. River Phoenix
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I try to lie as much as I can when I'm interviewed. It's reverse psychology. I figure if you lie, they'll print the truth. River Phoenix
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It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies. River Phoenix
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I don't want to die in a car accident. When I die it'll be a glorious day. It'll probably be a waterfall. River Phoenix
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We are taught to consume. And that's what we do. But if we realized that there really is no reason to consume, that it's just a mind set, that it's just an addiction, then we wouldn't be out there stepping on people's hands climbing the corporate ladder of success. River Phoenix
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When I was in first grade, everyone made fun of my name, of course. I think it's kind of a big name to hold up when you're nine years old. It seemed goofy. I used to tell people I wanted to change the world and they used to think, 'This kid's really weird'. River Phoenix