I would get songs sung to me, like 'Old Man River, 'or kids would call me Mississippi and things like that. At the time, I wished I had a name that blended in more with my surroundings. Now, though, I've really learned to love it. From fifteen, I really liked it. It felt appropriate. Before that, I don't think it quite fitted me. I had to grow into it.
River PhoenixAnimals can't really voice their opinion. We feel as though we can be on of the spokespeople on their behalf.
River PhoenixI really like acting because you can create a character. You can make someone who has never existed before. That's neat.
River Phoenix