Susan Patricola, actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix's publicist, has denounced Chicago psychiatrist Paul Dobransky for making what she calls "astonishingly inappropriate" claims about the state of her client's mental health. As much previously reported, Phoenix claims to have turned his back on his acting to pursue a new career in hip hop, and has got a bit of flack, not least from Ben Stiller, who mocked him publicly at The Oscars.
Dobransky made the comments in an article in the LA Times last week, saying that Pheonix had behaved in a "socially inappropriate" way when he made an appearance on 'The Late Show' recently, and also criticising Stiller's mockery of him. "There is something wrong" he said "And it's beyond drug abuse. I was pretty offended by that skit at the Oscars. It struck me as potentially beating down on the mentally ill".
As you may remember, Phoenix's behaviour has led to speculation that his new career is in fact a hoax, but the star has insisted that his decision to change direction is for real.