Say what? Joaquin Phoenix wants to retire? Is it because of the “The Hills” or is he focusing on his bird watching hobby because I am going to picket outside of…well…I guess my local liquor store. (Well, where else would I be likely to run into Joaquin?)

I want to take this opportunity… also to give you the exclusive and just talk a little bit about the fact that this will be my last performance as an actor… I’m not doing films anymore.”

“Extra’s” Jerry Penacoli, shocked by the news, further probed Joaquin. “Are you serious?” Phoenix, who was curiously being followed by his own camera crews, reiterated, “Yeah. I’m working on my music. I’m done. I’ve been through that.”
Actor Casey Affleck, present during the admission, tells “Extra”, “I don’t think he’s kidding. He’s got music and stuff.”

Today, “Extra” contacted Phoenix’s rep for clarification and got this response: “That is what he told me.”

What the hell? I love Mr. Phoenix and his whole Johnny Cash thing was great. Loved Reese Witherspoon’s hair in “Walk the Line.” But has he heard Scarlett Johansson, Russell Crowe and Keanu Reeves already tried to pull this shiz? Scarlett’s attempt at an album turned into music to slit your throat to.

This is all Gwyneth Paltrow’s fault. They were in “Two Lovers“ together. I bet ol’ Fishsticks drove him back to booze and this is the result. Bitch.

[Jossip]