Acting is like a Halloween ...

Acting is like a Halloween mask that you put on.
 River Phoenix

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We take these animals and completely violate who they are. We use them, abuse them, and deprive them all their lives…then we cut their throats, shred them and eat them! Morally, I’m against it, ethically, I can’t justify it, and ecologically, it’s just insane. The thought of meat-eating makes me shudder. As far as wearing fur is concerned, it is the rudest, most inconsiderate, selfish and sick façade I can imagine.
 River Phoenix
I don't want to die in a car accident. When I die it'll be a glorious day. It'll probably be a waterfall.
 River Phoenix
We 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.
 River Phoenix
I've been around the movie business, so I can play it cool and all that, but when people are different they have that off thing about them. Their whole presence is just a little innocent, I think.
 River Phoenix
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 Phoenix