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Joaquin Phoenix attends the Cinema Society and Salvatore Ferragamo screening of "Two Lovers" on February 11, 2009 in New York City.Us Magazine
Paul Dobransky a relationships expert and author of The Secret Psychology of How We Fall in Love told the Los Angeles Times that Phoenix may be schizophrenic, pointing to his "socially inappropriate behavior," including a new rap career, bushy beard and a bizarre Late Show appearance.
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But Phoenix's rep tells MTV News: "How absolutely inappropriate for a doctor who has no personal interaction or relationship with someone to diagnose them."
"And to do so in a public forum," the rep adds. "Hope they spelled his name right. Another 15-minute 'expert' is born!"
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But Dobransky came to Phoenix's defense in the Times interview, even saying that he was "pretty offended" by Ben Stiller's portrayal of Phoenix at the Oscars. He said it seemed as if Stiller was "potentially beating down on the mentally ill."
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"The jury is not exactly in on what is happening," Dobransky said of Phoenix, whom many speculate is pulling an elaborate hoax. "Whatever it is, it's not funny whether it's drug abuse, mental illness coming on or the clumsiest attempt ever at a career change."
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tjones09just let the man do as he pleasesreport abuseposted June 5, 2009 1:37 PM PDT
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tjones09just let the man do as he pleasesreport abuseposted June 5, 2009 1:37 PM PDT
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TOM CYEP! I THINK HE FOUND HIS BROTHERS DOPE CONNECTION, AND C'MON! RAP! WHAT THE HELL DOES HE HAVE TO RAP ABOUT? HIS CHILD HOOD OF BEING RAISED BY HIPPIE PARENTS THAT DON'T DARE EAT MEAT! BUT PUT OUT A BIG FAT ''SCAREFACE'' CHOP WITH YOUR HAND LINE IN FRONT OF THEM AND WATCH THE HOOVER VACUUMS IN ACTION! AND C'MON DUDE! THAT ''AMreport abuseposted March 7, 2009 3:12 PM PST
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reneeGet over it leave him alone..sheesh..report abuseposted March 2, 2009 6:21 PM PST
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margaretWell, I hope that this guy is ok..because he's a very good actor...if he needs help then why not have his mind checked? look at Britney Spears she's back....after those strange behavior ... even shaved her head in front of a camera...report abuseposted February 28, 2009 9:33 AM PST
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daisy kSuch a cuttie. His photos were seen at milllionaire persoanals site __W e a l t h y M i n g l e. c o m__last week. It is said he is already in relationship with a young beautiful woman on that site now. ? loooooooooolreport abuseposted February 28, 2009 1:47 AM PST
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daisy kSuch a cuttie. His photos were seen at milllionaire persoanals site __W e a l t h y M i n g l e. c o m__last week. It is said he is already in relationship with a young beautiful woman on that site now. ? loooooooooolreport abuseposted February 28, 2009 1:47 AM PST
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michelle rsome people like this doctor ought to mind their own business..y do they "diagnose" someone they dont interact w/?!?report abuseposted February 27, 2009 6:59 PM PST
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ChaoticaHoax or not, he was a complete whack-job on Letterman. Kudos to Dave for his quick thinking and hysterical comebacks. As for Ben Stiller's impersonation at the Oscars? It was the best thing on that show. When you make a spectacle of yourself, be prepared for the aftermath. If t is a hoax, he is an even better actor than I thought. I actually hope it IS a hoax, because if not, he needreport abuseposted February 27, 2009 3:47 PM PST
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over 50IS THIS THE GUY PLAYED ON THE 70 SHOW?report abuseposted February 27, 2009 2:04 PM PST
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