Psychiatrist Says That Phoenix's Behavior Is "Socially Inappropriate"; Rep Outraged - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 03-02-2009, 10:17 PM

Phoenix's Rep Blasts Psychiatrist
2 March 2009 5:35 PM, PST

A representative for actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix has slammed an Illinois psychiatrist for branding the star's recent behaviour on a U.S. talk show as "socially inappropriate".

The Walk The Line Oscar nominee sported a scraggly beard, hid behind dark sunglasses, chewed gum and gave brief answers as he promoted his movie Two Lovers on the Late Show With David Letterman last month.

His appearance has since been ridiculed in the press, with comedian Ben Stiller even impersonating Phoenix at the recent Academy Awards.

Medical professionals have also weighed in on the topic - with Chicago psychiatrist Paul Dobransky telling the Los Angeles Times, "There is something wrong (with Phoenix). And it's beyond drug use."

But Dobransky's comments have attracted the wrath of Phoenix's spokeswoman, Susan Patricola, who insists the doctor should never have commented on what may have effected Phoenix's performance.

She tells E! 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.

"(I) hope they spelled his name right. Another 15-minute 'expert' is born! Astonishingly inappropriate!"

-IMDB News

Marvo301 · 03-02-2009, 10:28 PM

The truth hurts!

catlover79 · 03-02-2009, 10:39 PM

If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen!!

comedyfreak · 03-03-2009, 05:21 AM

Act like an ass and you get what you deserve. Hope he gets blacklisted, jerk.

03-02-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,324	Psychiatrist Says That Phoenix's Behavior Is "Socially Inappropriate"; Rep Outraged Phoenix's Rep Blasts Psychiatrist 2 March 2009 5:35 PM, PST A representative for actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix has slammed an Illinois psychiatrist for branding the star's recent behaviour on a U.S. talk show as "socially inappropriate". The Walk The Line Oscar nominee sported a scraggly beard, hid behind dark sunglasses, chewed gum and gave brief answers as he promoted his movie Two Lovers on the Late Show With David Letterman last month. His appearance has since been ridiculed in the press, with comedian Ben Stiller even impersonating Phoenix at the recent Academy Awards. Medical professionals have also weighed in on the topic - with Chicago psychiatrist Paul Dobransky telling the Los Angeles Times, "There is something wrong (with Phoenix). And it's beyond drug use." But Dobransky's comments have attracted the wrath of Phoenix's spokeswoman, Susan Patricola, who insists the doctor should never have commented on what may have effected Phoenix's performance. She tells E! 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. "(I) hope they spelled his name right. Another 15-minute 'expert' is born! Astonishingly inappropriate!" -IMDB News

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03-03-2009, 05:21 AM	#4
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