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Joaquin Phoenix

I feel an obligation to set the record straight. Actors that say they're affected by something, that it changes their life, that they take it home with them, they're just trying to get nominated for an Oscar!

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Joaquin Phoenix is saying that some actors claim their roles deeply impact them emotionally and affect their personal lives, but he believes they do this mainly to increase their chances of winning an Oscar. He doubts the sincerity of these statements and thinks they are more about gaining awards than genuine experience.

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