Joaquin Phoenix Slams The Oscars As 'The Worst Tasting Carrot'

"The Master" actor Joaquin Phoenix should probably kiss his Oscar chances goodbye. Phoenix slammed the prestigious awards show, saying “I think it’s total, utter bulls–t, and I don’t want to be a part of it. I don’t believe in it. It’s a carrot, but it’s the worst-tasting carrot I’ve ever tasted in my whole life. I don’t want this carrot.” Phoenix also said his award-winning role in "Walk the Line" was “One of the most uncomfortable periods of my life was going through all the awards stuff and all that. I never want to have that experience again." Not to worry.

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