Music is a hobby, because I'm not making any money out of it, but I put just as much conviction into that as I do into my acting.
River PhoenixI'm really normal. I play football, go to the beach, drive. We have dogs. I can imagine people calling me a character, but I'm Joe Straight.
River PhoenixEverything is ironic to me. There are moments I find hysterical, but I'm probably the only one who would find that, except for a few people.
River PhoenixWe need an extreme movement because what is happening to animals is so extreme. Some misinformed people claim that animal rights activists are terrorists, but these people are simply ignorant of who the real terrorists are - the companies and industries that torture literally billions of animals each year.
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