When I was younger, I was worried about how others viewed me and if I was good enough. I realize now that you can't mold an image or try to be something that you are not. As far as being an actor is concerned, your work really speaks for itself.
River PhoenixI canโt on my own change the regime in South Africa or teach the Palestinians to learn to live with the Israelies, but I can start with me.
River PhoenixWe're all worth it, man. We're all worth millions of planets and stars and galaxies and universes.
River PhoenixI feel that there are great minds up there who would like to see what I can do with an Oscar nomination. I guess many people would change after a nomination in the way they see things. In my case it's really irrelevant in terms of what I do. Still, it was an incredible experience which I will put in my memories, like everything else.
River Phoenix