Billy Bob Thornton defends his CBC Q interview at Massey Hall, April 9

[jimmyfallon211]

By acting like an asshole and soo mean in that interview, I don't think Canada will be supporting the Boxmasters anymore... They never really got out there much anyways, if he is known as an "actor", maybe he would get some REAL fans

[tybrady64]

There was no such agreement. Billy Bob made a complete ass of himself in that interview.

[frankthespank]

Why did he have to bring up Canada at all? I mean.. sure the talk show was from Canada but not liking someone or their radio show doesn't mean you hate and offended their entire country.

Apologizing to the entire country of Canada because he got his panties in a bunch on a radio show in Canada just shows what a narcissistic jackass he is. I am pretty sure the country of Canada could give a shit about this clown.

[grenadier33]

Holy shit, the world is right. We ARE a nation of crybabies.

[Thelookoutslookout]

Way to keep ruin your bandmates ambitions, you backwoods porch sitting honky tonk fuckwit

[Novaboing]

What the real rub will be is when he walks back onto a studio lot to do yet another movie so he can replenish his coffers for his hobby.

How do you make a million dollars playing "Modbilly"? Start with 2 million.

He sucks. And he wanted to be thought as in the same way as Tom Petty is? Let me know how that works out for you, Billy Bob.

[Raithor83]

See... the reason Billy Baby got so pissed was because he realizes that the ONLY reason his band isn't stuck playing in a garage is because of his acting career. He just doesn't want to be reminded of their mediocrity; so he didn't want his acting career brought up at all... He wanted it to appear as though they were there only based on their merit as a band... lol, tool.

[pierstheoneandonly]

Is THIS what BBT was so precious about? A shit singer with delusions of adequacy will bring any band down.

[poondoggin]

billy bob fuck off canada doesnt want your shit ass music anyway

[wasistmitdirlos]

I don't believe BBT's story. What advantage would the radio host have by breaking this supposed "promise" not to mention his acting career? It just doesn't make sense why they would purposely go against a promise like that. More than likely, the agreement was not to FOCUS on that, which they didn't. Just miscommunication that BBT handled like the consummate idiot.

[AddictedVogue]

oh god. He was truly insulting to our entire nation. I wonder why people didn't walk out of the show. They should have. Stand up for Canada.

[phicubed]

@jjludemann

It's over in Canada thats for sure. The guy and his holyer than tho attitude is a joke. He's a fucking actor. Not a physicist, doctor, teacher, or a officer of the law. He's nothing in Canada now. Actually he is somthing. He's a joke. Nothing more, nothing less. A lame old washed up 'whatever' joke!

[Vambo1958]

He is a worm

[bababooey7576]

Shouldn't this trashy fuck be part of the road crew? I want the idiot's head who gave this guy a fucking mic.

[jjludemann]

Your career's over, Billy Bob.

[andruh99]

So his message is (paraphrasing)

"Do it my way or I'll pout!"

[cate1958]

ohh and i forgot....he and his band SUCK BIG TIME....He shouldn't of give up his day job!!!

[cate1958]

Fortune and fame have gone to this ignorant hillbillies head. How disgusting!!!

Yes let's make our neighbours and everybody in the world hate USA even more. What an AssWipe.....

[rhiannonschmitt]

How pathetic. The sad thing is that so many people think acting like this is acceptable and this clown gets so much attention behaving like a complete ass.

Best thing is to not give his films or music any of our dollars-- luckily in the case of celebrities ignoring the problem DOES make it go away.

[pongespob]

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[LaLiLuLeLo1991]

If Angelina Jolie will sleep with this prick then maybe there's still hope for the rest of us.

[EFunkRock]

What a fucking insecure-living punk. If he didn't 'get' the interview then he should've walked out and allowed the other members of the band to do it. That's the difference between a professional and a non-professional: the art/work comes first, nothing more. If he felt disrespected then he should've took his ass over to the producers and had it out with him instead of looking like an immature bully (Oscar or not). Period. Telling ONLY certain people about it is just being a coward (e.g. Maher).

[darioalberton]

BIlly Bob you are a white trash, narcissistic, no talent, ass clown! Go home.

[guy2film]

hi, i'm a bubbling fool, named billy bob... yup... billy bob... only smart people are named billy bob. anyway, I'm here in toronto to grovel, but can't accept that noone believe my coke addicted ass... because I just don't make sense. uheeyuk. I apparently don't know what show I'm going on, because i'm too stupid to understand the rules of engagement. what 99% of other real celebrities compliment this interviewer on, I will complain about. oh, and hundreds of other bands do our style better.

[ITHEREONETHATHASNT]

Your music sucks you suck and we don't need your shit! GO HOME!

[auroragal678]

Billy Bob is a liar and a narcissist. Feel sorry for the other guys in the band.

[videosonny]

billy, your a tard. A fake, If you were not a hollywood past star, your band would not get that interview, you would not get the willie tour etc. People are real. you want to pretent your not from the movies, kid yourself. god Canada is not stupid, no time for hollywood crap plastic boy.

[Heart2Heart59]

Don't worry. Just like Canada couldn't make up for the loss of a fan base for the Dixie Chicks, it can hardly have an affect on Billy Bob's singing career. He won't be back. And since that DJ pissed off the "actor" too, I imagine more than one film will be shot in the Dakotas, Colorado, or Alaska even though the script places the characters in Canada. Have another 30, and you Canucks will be fine, eh!

[Tuccitube]

lol,

loser..

[huet39aebischer]

lolll billy bob thornton is just a drug addict who seems to have some pretty big emotional problems.

If it wasn't for his acting career, his garbage band wouldnt have seen the light of day.

I honestly wouldn't care if he vanished from the face of the earth, let alone my country.

I'll just sit back and listen to real bands.

[guy2film]

what's a 30? you fucking moron

[bublang]

What a sorry attempt at redemption. The interview stands for itself and shows what a child this man really is. I am disappoinetd he was allowed to perform and people actually showed up. At least he had the sense to cancel his dates and leave the country. Hopefully he doesn't coemback without a formal and genuine apology.

[Heart2Heart59]

Are you mental, bublang? He won't be back. He needs Canada like he needs herpes.

[Heart2Heart59]

Why am I not surprised all the negative comments are from the DOUBLESTANDARD CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, CANADA! Typical liberal dumbdowns that call their bashing free speech, meanwhile doing everything they can to squelch anyone not sharing their views. You make a promise, you keep it. That was what this was about, and thanks to one dumbass DJ, Billy Bob Thornton will rightfully do his best in his high profile life to Diss Canada at every opportunity. Dumb fucks.

[guy2film]

A promise is a promise. But expecting people to not know he is an actor, and therefore, expecting to not hear anything about him for anything other than this lame attempt at music is ridiculous. He not only disregards the thousands of musicians who play the same type of music as his amateur band, but he insults an entire country to cover up the fact that he can't justify a drug induced reaction. Sad really.

[Heart2Heart59]

The DJ and management of the radio station agreed not to talk about his acting career during the interview. First thing out of the DJ's mouth is about acting. One and a half sentences was all that DJ could manage that DIDN'T mention acting and his career. Fuck that DJ, his management, and the rest of you Canucks. He'll be fine. You, on the other hand, have shown just how freakin' dumb Canucks really are. Have another 30, eh!

[bababooey7576]

@Heart2Heart59 "Typical liberal dumbdowns that call their bashing free speech, meanwhile doing everything they can to squelch anyone not sharing their views." Nice opinion of "canada" idiot. your opinion describes thick as brick americans like yourself. double standard. fuck you and suck off billy bob. we've got our own issues dealing with f ucking Celine Dion

[gr1mey]

stupid, pretentious cunt.

[Chris2550525]

Billy Knob and his producers claimed the flu to be the reason they fled back to the States. How stupid does this hick think we are?

skarpes, he never plays drums on stage, only true musicians like Don Henley can accomplish that. Also, the runts so skinny he'd be blocked from view by the symbol stands.

[skarpes]

i notice he isn't playing his drums here either. apparently, he can't play any better than he can dig his way out of a deep hole. What a jackass.

[dekor1]

not only did he dis canada (whatever hes a dumbfuck redneck) he fucking disrespected and fucked with the interviewers job... fuck this piece of dog shit..

if i ever see him ill spit on him and take the night in jail for it

[barkoman11]

Look at him trying explain himself. Billy Bob should be ashamed of the way he strung out his band mates to dry on a live broadcast! Shame on you! ( I guess you can do that to them if you own them. Do you own them??? Are they little Billy Bob Bitches???) BIG SUCKIE BABY!

[amycarysc]

agreed, i felt so bad for the rest of his band.

he's the ass, definitely not Jian (the interviewer).

[nadiaboo1]

I think one guy said GO FUCK YERSELFF!!!  HILLBILLY!!!!

BOOOOO!!!!

[nadiaboo1]

What are the people saying/heckling anyways??? Are they saying nice things too him? Like WE LOVE YOU!!!! or I WANT YOUR BABIES!!!! or are they saying GO BACK TO AMERICA!!! FUCKIN HILLBILLY!!! lol

[nadiaboo1]

Oh GAWD he SUCKS!  Gross! Poor angelina, thots of her and him will haunt her forever! EEEW!

[absoftitanium]

Jeezus, Angelina! Can you imagine having to fuck this skinny, greasy, tobacco-smoke-stinking hillbilly asshole, grunting and oinking like a pig as he shoves his twisted skinny little dick into you trying to get off? BLLAAAGGGHH!!!

[nadiaboo1]

you said it!

[Bassguycanada]

back tracking because he offended Canada and is too stupid to realize he a tour to finish up here, what a douche

[MegOMegOMegO]

lol- have you seen the interview video? This guy is nuts.

What I am taking away from this is: Drugs are bad for you.

[chino6830]

His music sucks anyways, his movies are good. but he's got a dildo crammed up his ego, so fuck him

[freddyfvckface]

Ghomeshi antagonized him by mentioning the Hollywood shit .... but BBT acted like a complete dink in response, and gave the high road to Jian ,,, if "ya don't get the interview", then walk the f*ck out, don't act like a crybaby

[Sinister134]

what a little lieing piece of shit

[groomdoggi]

he's dickhead, and I won't patronize his movies.

[RoninDave]

i'm concerned that perhaps there is a shortage of gravy in Canada. Perhaps Billy Bob went back to the US to get a benefit concert together to supply Canada with gravy.

[doublejax]

Yoohoo!!!

I can't wait for him to play: "Famous Monsters of Filmland"

[doublejax]

Jian Ghomeshi is no asshole!

[monstereoz]

i agree with you, ifeelallright. massey can be very stuffy. it's an old enough building that there's chimneys in it from when thatw's how they heated it. shame your point is obscured by the discrimination bomb there... the dood in the security shirt was an asshole. period. what would iggy say? cmon.

would you ask tom petty that question? well, if tom petty was in about 40 movies and then released 3 mediochre records that no one well, yes. i would ask tom petty that question.

[McSacken]

'We play the sort of places where people throw things at each other'? Yeah right, its a sit down gig?!

[rtphotography]

Billy Bob music sucks! However Canadian crowds are concert are very reserved compared to American crowds..that is a fact..

[ifeelallright]

no kidding, i was at the stooges concert @ massey, i had an aisle seat, when the show started i stood halfway in the aisle and my spot so i could see ron asheton, then i hear this chink behind me in a yellow security shirt tell me to move back into my spot. I woulda/shoulda beat the shit outta him, but the show just started and i didn't want to get ejected, luckily iggy brought the crowd onstage later.

[leftyventricle]

what does the race of the security guard have to do with anything? you're racist bro.

[kickenwing55]

your music sucks billy. Fuck off.

[ifeelallright]

anyone ever think they mentioned it to get just this reaction out of billy bob???

anyone ever heard of Q tv/radio and jian gomessi before april 8th 2009???

[Zachariasias]

I don't think so, they only did a super tiny blurb at the start, and then ignored it for the rest of the questions. Jian Gomeshi, kept his cool, was reasonable, and clearly expressed he'd be happy to discuss their music as that was his intention as Q is a MUSIC show, not showbiz. BBT just sat there like a child, thinking he was aloof and clever. His shitty 'tude just cost him alot of tour dough. Flu my ass, they were dropped by a sponsor AFAIK. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. douche.

[humeurs]

Yeah.

[NicholasWorthy]

Err... yes. Plenty of Canadians know who Ghomeshi is. He's not exactly some nobody who needs to pull stunts. He's a very professional guy. The way he carried himself in the interview only goes further to prove that.

[etglover]

Tool.

[Blazur]

Haha...what a bitch.

[25reider25]

Ever heard of freedom of speech Billy Bob? To think of the ego coming to the CBC and dictating what comments can or cannot be said about his bloody privileged background. Any other band in their position (a young relatively unknown band) should be humbled to be getting that kind of attention and media. I'm glad he cowardly backed out of Canada show dates and ran back across the border. Good riddance.

[jasonfish4]

" Just to clarify questions around 'preconditions': the producers and host did NOT agree to any preconditions to not mention his acting career. As Jian Ghomeshi said in the interview, he was interested in talking to Billy Bob Thornton and the band about their music as well as having them perform. That's what we were aiming to do.

Thank you,

Arif Noorani

Executive Producer

Q on CBC Radio One"

[CHICONATIVE]

Billy BOB YOU ARE AN ASSHOLE

[deeliciousplum]

why does BBT wish to direct his interviews? I can see how Bush, Blair and Harper need to, as they are fully aware that if they let the reporters have even a mm of free rein...these three would be toasted and roasted. BBT simply needs to go and be one with his ego and to leave the rest of the world to its own devices. C'est tout. Sheesh. I can count the seconds that it takes for this BBT exposure to vanish into thin air as had his persona. That mike needed to be turned off as soon as he held it.

[cd2001yt]

Billy's a big baby. Too bad he can't act like a singer.

[soundandfury25]

burn, i agree. hes a douche

[RoninDave]

no he's got the acting down of a prima donna singer down pat. Actually being a singer is another matter

[loopbags]

Lol, billy bob thornton is such an idiot

[Robb721]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but is it not true that BB had asked the producers that he wanted no mention of his film career and JG introduced him as an oscar winning actor? I personally think  think JG was ignorant of the facts and BB was probably strung out either from a hectic schedule or maybe crack...I don't know, but if people opened their ears and listened to the facts before reacting we'd all be better off. those who say fuck USA or BB should go work for Fox redeye

[luckyvet]

Blind Patriotism borders mental retardation.

[luckyvet]

I couldn't give 1 flying shit what he says about us (Canadians)

I always liked the guy, the crap we're hearing about is distractions while our country is dismantled & sold down the toilet.

[aalainaa]

jian ghomeshi was nothing but polite. what a rude hypocrite.

[manhiemstoned]

Another good irony:

He complains canadian audiences show no emotion. They "don't throw things" . Well he gets a few boos on TO and he cancells the rest of the tour.

Hypocrite. Typical spoiled actor.

[manhiemstoned]

All of Ghomeshi's questions were 100% music related. And Thortnton better know he would not have even been interviewed at all, or on tour with Willy Nelson, if it wasn't for his film notoriety.

[paganiniGOGO]

Billy Bob

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This is Bob, He will soon overtake youtube.

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[TorontoBoi]

The radio show host said he has a successful movie career, boooo hooooo! That's a terrible thing to say!!!! Never mention such horrible things!

BB, get over yourself, you cry baby.

[balafallsfan]

Not only is he extremely rude and arrogant, but he's a liar as well. But why am I not surprised?

[TillThenPlease]

Whatever Billy Bob.  Get over yourself.

[billydgb]

hey billy bob, did didja did did didja ever see the byrds? =)

[meloveanna]

Canada hates him, he can take is accent and shove it up his ass

[EerfAmerac]

must've left his talent in hos other pants

[OpaLockaG00N]

I think he might be on his period or something

[poomsie2002]

This guy is a bitch!

[canadpol]

I hate making anonymous comments criticizing people, but in this case I'll make an exception.

WHAT A MORON!!

[Kal99]

re: What the FUCK is this music....gaaaaah

You're absolutely right. Had this been sung by some old country geyser who wears rhinestone suits, then we wouldn't pay any attention. But because it's Thronton, THE ex-ACTOR, then people pay to check it out.

This guy's a piece of work. Enjoy your musical 15minutes of fame BBT.

[LadyAmaltheaUnicorn]

When this was on the news all I could think of was, "Do most Canadian's even know, or care, who Billy Bob is?" seriously, why did this make national news?

[ChuckImania]

What a prick... Nothing of the sort happened with that interview, the people applauding him are sheep. He must think his fans are morons... To think I spent good hard earned money on this assholes movies. Fuck Billy Bob Thorton, fuck him, fuck him, fuck him... There are a billion bands in Nashville right now that could fucking clean the floor with this act, but they don't have any star power backing them. This man's biggest claim to fucking fame is playing a retard... which isn't hard for him.

[maxhaddrall]

Billy BOOOO Thorton

[bhan222]

i'd be perfectly happy if the star of the less than phenominal "Bad Santa" stayed the fuck out of Canada.

[Tomayer1]

lol, someone should've shouted out "PLAY ANGELINA!" i would've loled at that

[hellraiser2345]

Fuck you Bill Bob Thorton...Canadians rule with or without GRAVY!

[DrewEl2]

What the FUCK is this music....gaaaaah

[thedreamisstilldead]

Douchebag

[caacross]

Nothing but a spolied, RED NECK Prima Donna Prick!

[4hoovens8ke]

Billy Bob Thorton..You may remain silent anything you say can and will be used against you, and you will be splattered in Gravy and mashed potatoes mushed all over your face.!!!!Dang Hill billy, back woods barnyard singer..!!!!!His band sounds like chickens, cows and pigs all together now,cluck, mooo, oink oink..

[goodhead60]

lol billy bob...his parents thought long and hard about naming him i bet. Ghomeshi must have had a great laugh after that interview. he's the best on radio now in Canada

[hotfrogg]

BBT doesn't like sensationalism? What business does he think he is in? Unfortunately this incident will only fuel the illusion.

[BustaLip]

the interviewer was totally cool, BB is the asshole. Um, why would anyone even want to interview the Boxmasters?

[maser73]

Billy Bob Thornton, YOU ARE A CRUSTY OLD DOUCHEBAG. Instead of making excuses, you should be a man and apologize for your childish behavior. If I was in your band, I'd be totally embarrassed by you too and fake the flu.

With his maturity and wit, Mr. Ghomeshi completely outclassed you in that interview. Your stupid comments and spoiled rotten celebrity antics were effortlessly rebuked every step of the way by Mr. Ghomeshi.

[qqcolaman]

I could not have said that better myself!!! *Tear running down my cheek*

[qqcolaman]

P.S.: My last comment was actually a reply to someone else's comment, please do not think that I am crying for how touching Billy Douchefag's rant... just wanted to get that cleared up...

[drdonn1]

is billy bob a born asshole or does he have to work at it?

[StrongCanuk]

Hopefully everybody will lie to Billy Bob so we'll never have to see another interview again.

Boo Hoo Billy Bob!!

[SatNamTree]

Massey Hall deserves better than Billy Bob. All I can say for certain is that Mr. Thorton has a very low tolerance when he thinks Ghomeshi is an asshole.

[jeffmoto72]

Music still sucks! Billy Bob don't play down your acting career it helps people forget your band sucks.

[thprfssnl1]

billy bob has a film career?

[bikerchic]

What an ASSHOLE! He acted like an immature little baby in that interview. What an unprofessional moron! If it wasn't for your acting career asshole, you wouldn't even have been on that radio interview. Look at you standing up there, back peddling, I love this country, I love the people, yadda, yadda, bring on the gravy! Maybe, Canadian audience's just sit there because your music stinks. Did you ever think of that, dickwad.

[ryan06105]

How many personality disorders does Billy Bob Thornton have? He's a walking DSM encyclopedia.

[junkmailboy1000]

Billy Bob had good reason to be annoyed but he could've handled the situation better.

Suddenly i have the hankering for mashed potatoes and gravy.

[buzzer22222]

Billy Bob is a god!

[RevJim1313]

Why

Why?

[vinnynumbnuts]

I don't know what to make of him. He was obviously very offended by the Canadian interviewer bringin' up his past in film, even to the point of insulting Canadians as being unresponsive spuds without the gravy; yet I just watched another interview wherein he voluntarily brings up his own movie background (and therefore fame as an actor) in response to a question by a lady interviewer. He didn't have to bring it up in order to answer her question. A massive contradiction, no? B.B. makes no sense.

[fender4444]

Here's some gravy with those mashed potatoes Billy Bob, Caligula style! Ya, run home with your tail between your legs.That will hold all them spuds tight up there! Ass hole! I had my industrial ear plugs tightly in my ears for your whole set. God awful stuff man!

[fortheloveof99apples]

His story keeps changing. Liar. Now he has run home (yeah!). Ostensibly a member of his band is sick. Of course! - Yeah, I'll believe ya Billy.

A civilized country doesn't need people of his ilk insulting them. Glad he is gone.

But he did provide much humour - and we didn't have to pay a penny!

[vrlmmsre]

Thornton went into that interview trusting his terms would be respected.I don't blame him for getting pissed off.

[monstereoz]

By the way, the Toronto Star reported that there was booing. Although there was booing, the booing was mostly people booing the booing. The crowd was yelling "We love you Billy!" and the band, God bless them. Watch them in the CBC video. It's classic. Billy Bob needs to accept that his music career would not be what it is without them French-Fried Poptaters. Embrace it.

[kerrmite]

He's an asswipe. If he was upset with the how the interview was handled, he should have dealt with it more appropriately. Instead he acted like a big baby and decided to insult an entire country live on air.

[ktowncal]

Biily Bob can't sing or act 2 for 2! He was a jackass to think that he could get the interview based on who he was but not have it mentioned, who he is (other than a jackass)

[4hoovens8ke]

kick his ass back over the border, with the rest of those mean spirited condesending idiots. who cares what he did or what he does.. his music is crap.anybody listens to it or buys it. well you just have poor tase. sorrry..

[monstereoz]

i was holding the camera for this one. the shouting you hear is for the most part "we love you billy!" but it doesn't really come across on this video.

all supportiveness of a vanity project aside, i respect him for wanting his music to be separate from his hollywood achievements, but he was opening for willie nelson and ray price on a world tour man! those tunes you played... you should be playing some basement in the pas. your attitude towards canada is very 90s.

[dasfx]

Thx for the vid.....I understood that he got booed off stage. The audience cheers him on for the most part.

[huge8989]

he complained that they said he was a movie star, and he doesn't want people to judge him on his acting...but on how good him and his band is. O.K you SUCK, you shouldn't get minimum wage..you ignorant moron

[raymonko]

Thnx for the video. The very first thing he should do is apologize not explain or clarify. He misses the point. His "gravy" comment cannot be misinterpreted,

[RoninDave]

his gravy comment cannot be misinterpreted - nor understood for that matter. What a weird comment!