It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies. — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I'm really normal. I play football, go to the beach, drive. We have dogs. I can imagine people calling me a character,… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I feel that there are great minds up there who would like to see what I can do with an Oscar nomination.… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I've always felt somewhat out of place with other kids my own age", said River. "I was constantly reminded by people's reaction… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
People are constantly trying to make an image for you. They'll dress you up and tell you to pose a certain way… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
Vegetarianism is a link to perfection and peace. But it's a small link. There are lots of other issues: apartheid , vivisection,… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
Everything is ironic to me. There are moments I find hysterical, but I'm probably the only one who would find that, except… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
Addiction is not just for bad people or scumbags -- it's a universal disease. — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
When I was in first grade, everyone made fun of my name, of course. I think it's kind of a big name… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I've been around the movie business, so I can play it cool and all that, but when people are different they have… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
People wonder if I'll always be a part of this family and the answer is yes. My family has a lot of… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
We are taught to consume. And that's what we do. But if we realized that there really is no reason to consume,… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
We need an extreme movement because what is happening to animals is so extreme. Some misinformed people claim that animal rights activists… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
After Stand By Me came out, people were telling me, 'You're so good,' 'You're going to be a star,' and things like… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I've always felt somewhat out of place with other kids my own age", said River. "I was constantly reminded by people's reaction to our… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
Although I can't stop all cruelty to living creatures on the planet, I can be kinder to every living creature in my life. — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies. — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I really like acting because you can create a character. You can make someone who has never existed before. That's neat. — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
Sometimes I wish I wasn't as conscious as I am. It would be so much easier. — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I don't want to get into the habit of thinking about my career because when it comes down to it, it's not that important.… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
Vegetarianism is a link to perfection and peace. But it's a small link. There are lots of other issues: apartheid , vivisection, political prisoners,… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I feel that there are great minds up there who would like to see what I can do with an Oscar nomination. I guess… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
Rich kids gave us their old clothes. They were the best clothes we ever had. We were these very pure, naive, poor children. The… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
We were constantly moving to different countries and adjusting to new things. It was such a free feeling. I'm glad I didn't have a… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
