Billy Bob Thorton response to interview with Jian Ghomeshi on CBC Q-TV at Toronto Massey Hall

[eatprayloveify]

He doesn't like sensationalism? Then why is he on stage whining about his interview on Q? Jian didn't go into his acting career...he mentioned it to give context like he said. The producers told Jian not to focus questions around his acting career, which he didn't. He asked him questions about the band, his musical endeavors, the music he listened to when he was a kid and he wasn't answering any of the questions. The other band members had no trouble with the questions.

[katsrin]

In hindsight, it looks like BBT's diva behavior torpedoed this band. Or at least initiated its decline and fall. Nice work, BBT.

[Taught77]

he's a jerk his band sucks and his wallet is feelin the pain.

[BrickInTheWall82]

You people sure do get butthurt easily. :D

[RHMETAL]

Regardless of how he handled it or who he is, you don't know what you're talking about. I'm in radio, so I know. When you apply for an interview (Billy Bob, Metallica, etc.) have a list of conditions for the interview, and you must agree to the conditions before you get to interview them. If you don't agree, you don't get the interview. Simple. QTV wanted the interview, they were given the conditions, agreed, then went against them. Are you happy with a person when they lie to you?

[RHMETAL]

If that's the way Billy Bob wanted it, and QTV wanted to mention him being an actor, QTV could've said they didn't want the interview. And the conditions aren't as silly as they may sound. Billy Bob didn't want them mentioning his acting career, because he didn't wanna be the only one in the spotlight in that band. Billy Bob has fooled with DJ's on many occasions when they go against the agreement. Fair is fair. He gets up early for these people, then they break an agreement.

[Dragonking1984]

@RHMETAL my response to what you said is this: why would you not want not want them to mention your previous work? i don't beleave the whole "Billy Bob didn't want them mentioning his acting career, because he didn't wanna be the only one in the spotlight in that band." line because that's basically saying that this band is nothing without him. fame don't make what you do any less note worthy.

[Dragonking1984]

@Dragonking1984 Nobuo Uematsu was famous for makeing the music of most of the final fantasy games yet later when he left squire and did other things one of those was be in a band called the black mages. and he don't mind talking about his work with squire in fact it helped him since his fans then listened to that bands music. and the same would of been said about this band but now there rep is flushed down the tube along with billy boy's cred.

[RHMETAL]

@Dragonking1984 Doesn't matter why he wouldn't want them to mention his work. What matters is he didn't, they said they wouldn't, yet they still did.

[eatprayloveify]

@RHMETAL Jian said the producers didn't want him to ask questions around Mr Thorton's acting career, and he didn't. Jian tried to talk about the music, but Mr Thorton didn't. It gets really odd that when Jian says "Given that you are quite passionate about music" Mr Thorton interjects: Would you say that to Tom Petty? Jian: Would I say that he is passionate about music? Mr Thorton: Ya. Jian: Ya. Mr Thorton: Really? Would you explain why it's not a hobby? So what is Mr Thorton trying to say here?

[crystalakers]

@RHMETAL did you actually listen to the interview

[RHMETAL]

@crystalakers Multiple times.

[daddygreenjeens]

bob your career started and ended with this line "french fry potaters. mmhmm/"

[RantzinmyPantz]

I doubt petty'd whine like a bitch if Jian brought up his acting career.

[RantzinmyPantz]

"I don't like sensationalism".... he says to the audience, what a faggot. Jian Barely mentioned it, rather than have the listening audience wonder if it's the same Billy Boob throughout the entire interview and having to look it up anyway, bbt acted a fool he needs to apologise to Jian for being a dingleberry.

[SeeThinkFall]

@RantzinmyPantz Um...you know the Jian is probs gay right? He's not out or anything, but maybe consider the irony of defending him in a statement where you insult someone else by calling them a faggot.

[cfcreative1]

The CBC interviewer had agreed not to talk about BBs acting career. Then introduced him as an actor on the radio show. Most people would have been upset.

I would rather listen to the Boxmasters over Tom Petty anyday.

[ccaig]

billy boy thornton is a fuckin piece of shit! That interviewer was merely asking billy about his musical influences and billy got into his prima dona mode and decided to be a total prick

[RantzinmyPantz]

@ccaig yup even after Jian made good with him, he proceeded to be a child, too early for drumming?  You're not a drummer then, which is pretty accurate anyhow, cuz he blows on drum. Tom petty has more class and ability in his two front teeth than this turd-bucket. Having seen him act ion the Gary Shandling show, I'd say Petty is also a better actor.

[SmokiSounds]

BILLY BOB IS A LEGEND you idiots, you pathetic! 

[gake]

@SmokiSounds Neil Young is a legend. Billy Bob is a guy.

[flemingcourt]

@SmokiSounds .. in his own mind

[g8rb8sfender]

Isn't there some remote place in Canada where this guy could tour and not return? Come on Canada... do the US a personal favor and leave this guy in the furthest north, coldest, most desolate place you have.

[crystalakers]

Billy Boob couldn't carry a tune in a bucket< and what's this got to do with Cunucks? Fuckwad american!!!

[RasputinStream]

Bob is right on this one even he comes off as an azz to many. You keep your word when you give it. That guy was interviewing him like a cheerleader. He didn't even bother to check Billy's musical background to create a proper context. If the man don't want to promote his band by his acting achievements why would you want to force it? In fact you have to admire the honesty and dignity in him and the respect he shows for his band mates by pushing his ego and achievements behind. Stupid Canucks!

[misterfunnybones]

And then I...blah blah blah fucking blah. I wouldn't invite this guy to wipe my dog's ass for fear of insulting my dog. He can lick it though, yep, just checked with my dog, Billy Bob, it's OK for you to lick my dogs ass.

[3rdPR]

@misterfunnybones you think you're funny?

[misterfunnybones]

@3rdPR No, but do you want to lick my dog's ass after billy bob is done licking it...??

[unrooolie]

At 1:09 you can see him become a Douchebag. So im at a concert and want to hear music but instead i get some BS story of him being a big baby. It seems like the WWE what next the DJ comes out with a mike and talks trash

[JacksInn]

The drummer has to stand infront of the audience and explain them what happened at an interview. The band members are in the back, waiting. These are musicians. How disheartening must this be for someone (those three guys in the back) who just wants to play his music to people.

[smorgdonkey]

You're a d!ck Billy Bob.

[3rdPR]

@smorgdonkey and who are you

[smorgdonkey]

@3rdPR

Someone far superior to you.

[3rdPR]

@smorgdonkey That's funny, because I own you.

[smorgdonkey]

@3rdPR

Check your receipt there carrot spanker. You own nothing and nobody.

[3rdPR]

@smorgdonkey I didn't get a receipt, I got a tax credit. You were in the clearance bin at Goodwill, bitch.

[CommentClown]

About now, his band is pretty pissed that he fucked their careers with his bullshit. And here he continues. Billy Bob... shut the fuck up and play music.

[SethHesio]

Douche.

[3rdPR]

@SethHesio shut up punk

[SethHesio]

@3rdPR troll. Flag.

[eatingplans]

83056: 3rd nice one m8!

[Kaalec]

Billy Bob, you can justify it all you want but the fact remains you behaved like a spoiled child. Grow up.

[VALMARIESASK]

Denial!

[andyguitar99]

A complete and utter twat, he thought he was a big celebrity and now he knows he`s not, a sad little man, well done Jian (a professional) for not just punching him in the face

[rmtdrums]

I can't believe Canadians actually went to the show after the interview. They should've known better.

[slimechurch]

Billy Bob has seen more dick-ends than weekends!

[milton123]

NO thats not the way it goes billy bob. You're a little bitch whos music nobody listens to. thats the way it goes

[Omni212004]

Fuck Canada. That is all.

[strker99]

@Omni212004 Awwwww looks like another ignorant asshole American. People like you are why so many people hate Americans and why your Country is constantly under harsh criticism. Give yourself a pat on your fatass belly douchebag.

[Kaalec]

@Omni212004 You may as well fuck Canada. You've been fucking the entire world since 1963.

[GANGSTER6607]

Billy Bob is such a load!!! His band sucks almost as bad as his acting!!! Sorry Billy boy but you a freak and you know it!!! I agree with 83056 he was lucky they intervirwed him in the first place! I cant even name one of his bands song's,and I follow music,,Big time! Thats because his band stinks and the only reason anyone would go see them is because Billy boy is in the band!!! Sorry BBT but your time is up on the music stage...Go back to acting at least most folks like your acting!!

[0100OO]

DJ JG dumb shit was told NOT to upstage the Band by discussing BBTs acting accomplishments. Dumb Shit DJ AGREED to those stipulations THEN turned right around like the bitch that he is and stabbed the entire band in the back. HE knew the ground rules but chose to ignore them thereby voiding his 'WORD' to NOT discuss ACTING ! What don't you dumb shit birds understand about that AGREEMENT ?

[LindsayMurdock]

@0100OO He mentioned it to give some context to the band, he didn't ask any questions about it or upstage the band in any way you idiot

[clunkychina]

put me down for...fuck billy bob!! I love watching this clip because he is put exactly where he needs to be. The lesson he should've learned is.. When i don't get my way..i don't pout and act snotty and snide with other adults. I'm no longer seven years old and shouldn't feel that my star status gives me extended social behavioral rights. Oh, and did I mention...FUCK BILLY BOB!!

[wayne110]

billy rules 83056 canada fails like u

[nfldman1976]

@wayne110 How does Canada fail, dickhead? You should join billy's band and become a cockmaster.

[phicubed]

@brockmountian

Very enlightened attitude. I'll retort with 'Fuck white people'.

Irony is a bitch ea? hurr dhur dhur bing bong punp kin dhur?

[brockmountian]

FUCK CANADIANS

[nfldman1976]

@brockmountian yep...and fuck you as well!

[83056]

You should be thankful QTV even considered interviewing you. Jian only listed your film accomplishments and you go all weird.

Please don't visit Canada again ....I can assure you, you won't be missed.

[dancebaby808]

83056: well said!

[3rdPR]

@83056 it's not up to you

[sweetdictator]

HERE'S THE GRAVEY BILLY BOB!!!!