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Joaquin Phoenix not led by Oscars

Published Sunday, Jan 22 2006, 20:27 GMT | By Dave West
Joanquin Phoenix says he sees the Oscars as a "danger" that he won't let dictate his movie choices.

The actor said he has been offered "guaranteed" Academy Award winning parts and refused them, despite seeing an award as "obviously a great honour."

"For most actors, it's the highest recognition of one's work, but to me it's a danger," explained Phoenix, who's role in Walk the Line is tipped for a nomination. "I don't want it to matter that much. I don't want it to start dictating my actions."

"After my nomination for Gladiator, I was offered several roles that were sold as 'guaranteed Oscar parts'. I turned them down. All of them," he continued. "But you know what? With each one the guy got nominated. Every single time! But I won't take them, that's not what it's about for me."

He continued to tell of one unlucky friend who "did a f**king spectacular job" at an Oscar-inviting role but was not nominated.

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