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Joaquin: Junkie or New Borat?

increasingly bizarre behavior churns rumor mills

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(Newser) – The case of Joaquin Phoenix gets curiouser and curiouser following the actor' shambolic appearance on the David Letterman show. The odd tics and nodding-off behavior that drew Letterman's scathing wrath are typical of a heroin user, Gawker points out. But many speculate that it's all a Borat-like hoax act by the thespian who insists he has sworn off acting for a laughable rap career. Complicating the issue is Casey Aflleck's documentary (mockumentary?) on the actor's career "transition."

Hiding again behind dark glasses, Joaquin Phoenix attends a special screening in New York of his latest film, 'Two Lovers.'
Hiding again behind dark glasses, Joaquin Phoenix attends a special screening in New York of his latest film, 'Two Lovers.'   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Actor Joaquin Phoenix kept mum during an appearance with Gwyneth Paltrow to hype their new film 'Two Lovers' in New York this week.
Actor Joaquin Phoenix kept mum during an appearance with Gwyneth Paltrow to hype their new film 'Two Lovers' in New York this week.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
"Sorry you couldn't be here, Joaquin," smirked Letterman after the actor's zombie-like appearance on the show.   (AP Photo/CBS, J.P. Flio)
Joaquin Phoenix poses for a scene as Casey Affleck shoots a film which is supposed to chronicle the actor's career transition to being a rap music star.
Joaquin Phoenix poses for a scene as Casey Affleck shoots a film which is supposed to chronicle the actor's career transition to being a rap music star.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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markhebert42
Feb 13, 09 8:26 AM CST
It's an act...one I look forward to watching. Reply
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upyours
May 4, 09 8:57 PM CDT
another idiot, who has no care for human life! Or some stupid teen, who thinks it's cool!
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alienvv
Feb 13, 09 9:54 AM CST
I am so sorry for this guy, he is (was) a wonderful actor..what happened in his life??Does he have any real friends to take care for him.. And btw don't they (tv shows) check their guests for drugs/alcohol before allowing them to show up on screen? This is much worst than what happened with M.Phelps who hurt his image unintentionally... Reply
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VenomousKate
Feb 13, 09 2:02 PM CST
Good grief, if Letterman checked every celeb for alcohol or drugs before they went on air we'd be watching nothing but Dave's monologue for an hour.
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upyours
May 4, 09 8:56 PM CDT
Exactly what i am saying!
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