Cool Videos: Joaquin Phoenix returns to Letterman

Back in early 2009, Joaquin Phoenix took to the stage of the Ed Sullivan Theater for an appearance on “The Late Show With David Letterman” and the result was late night history.

Last night, Phoenix returned to visit David Letterman for the first time since the incident and, perhaps equally as important, it’s the first time we saw him break character in over a year and a half. He talks frankly about the movie, the experience and apologizes to Letterman for his behavior (he admits that he was looking for a talk show host who would give him a “beat down” and knew Letterman was the guy to do it).

Phoenix’s entire appearance is embedded below and while it starts off as awkward as the last interview ended, Phoenix explains himself rather well throughout. Letterman asks him, “Was it worth taking the risk?” and without hesitation Phoenix answers, “100%” Do you agree? Take a look below…