"I think you're taking some time off tonight..." Letterman interviews Joaquin Phoenix 2-11-2009

I still cannot believe this interview.

Joaquin Phoenix is an awesome actor to me and handsome... (without the beard ofcourse) But, c'mon he forgot his co-stars names for calling out loud! I don't care who you are, show a little courtesy... not-to-mention when you go for an interview, don't chew gum--let alone stick it to the side of the host's desk.

I know Joaquin knows rules of propriety as many interviews he's done, he knows to be on rather 'good behavior' when you're on camera. This is the first time I have seen him act -- not normal.

He is a terrific actor--from Walk the Line to Gladiator-- marvelous movies.

But, sadly he is going to quit acting and pursue Hip-Hop.

Yes, I said it--Hip-Hop.

Evidently, he likes to beatbox and if you search for some more vids of him, you can vote for yourself whether or not he's good...or should just stick to acting. Ben Stiller did a funny impersonation of him at the Oscars when he introduced 'Best Cinematography' with Natalie Portman, but the clip above is the real thing and nothing is funnier.

It's obvious he is on something. It's a sad thing to see, whether its coke or something else. There's no nasal drip, so maybe he's just high or maybe heroine. Hate to say it, but I would rather him be on a 'weed high' than heroine.

His brother, River overdosed outside the Viper Room in '93 at age 22-ish (if I remember correctly) and Joaquin was with him. They were in a club with friends, including Christina Applegate and Samantha Mathis.

River had never been seen as a druggie, but months earlier admitted to paparizzi that "he wasn't going to lie anymore." It was reported that River went to do drugs with friends in the bathroom and when he left the club with Joaquin and everyone, collapsed outside. He died instantly and there was no reviving him.

Sad story.

I hope Joaquin is not following in his footsteps. I think we all have 'weird moments' but this interview is a little more. Am I reading too much into this or has been a little 'off the reservation' lately?

Tell me what you think.

Letterman: "So are you really not going to act anymore?"

Phoenix: "No."

Letterman: "Why is that?"

Phoenix: "I don't know."

ha ha ha Dara: " Are you coked out or something? What is your deal????"