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 Late night talk show host David Letterman is on a roll lately, what with his memorable Blago interview, and now with this one-liner filled Joaquin Phoenix appearance. Phoenix caused a buzz recently when he declared he’s quitting acting and focusing on his music. Everyone assumed he meant something folksy or bluesy, a little Johnny Cash-style singing possibly, as he impressed when he played the legend in 2005’s Walk the Line. Phoenix then announced that he meant to jumpstart his career as a rapper.

So, like all of us, Letterman probably didn’t know what to expect from Phoenix. His new look could be summed up as the anti-heartthrob: big, bushy beard, shades, lots of unkempt hair and a little bloat. He looks like a bluesman on Letterman and said probably ten words. Is his new persona part of an elaborate hoax that’s being filmed by friend Casey Affleck? The best role of his life, created and lived by himself? That’s for us to wonder. Somehow it’s too funny to be your run-of-the-mill downward spiral; it’s more like he’s lampooning them. Enjoy the clip below!

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