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Actor Chalks Up Phone-Throwing Incident To Temper, Believes Tendency Is Vital To His Health
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- I agree with the person who said this is old news. Give Mr. Crowe credit for his wonderful acting. As for being upset because the desk clerk said "Whatever" anyone reading this would have been irritated by such a rude desk clerk. While I also agree poor job performance does not warrant physical abuse, in this country we tend to be rude in that way. I work woth the public every day as a nurse and have been spit on, cussed at, bitten, hit, kicked, and even received stitches for my injuries. No one was given a fine or had reporters fighting to get the scoop for any of it and I had no recourse but to accept all of he rudeness dished out and smile and say thank you. I don't condone Russell Crowe's actions, but I also don't condone all the court action because of the rudeness we encounter. That's why the courts can't get to the lawsuits that really shoud be there. The news media need to get over theselves. Even Steve Croft immediately put Mr. Crowe on the defensive and hoped to have him loose his temper--gee what a piece that would have been for 60 Minutes!
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- The American public seems to enjoy thinking and speaking ill of Russell Crowe, and I just can't figure that out. I think his willingness to actaully express anger when he feels it, to speak his mind, to demand excellence, and to give respect only to those who've shown they are worthy of respect is refreshing. I can't imagine him ever doing or saying anything just to create an image that isn't real, which is unheard of today. I don't think I've ever read anything negative about him when the source is someone who actually knows him. The fact that the women in his life have never complained speaks volumes. He's been my favorite for years and I will continue to go to his films just because he's in them.
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- I HAVE TO AGREE WITH RUSSEL'S VIEWPOINT ON TODAYS SOCIETY. There was so much more effort towards integrity knowing a consequence would follow for disrespective actions. But in todays society we have to tip toe our true thoughts while the damaging and disrespectful actions are camoflaged behind graceful moves = chess game. Check Mate. Hold true to your character for a brave man dies but once, yet a coward dies daily. Keep up with the great films - todays best.
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- I am sorry but, I have to disagree with fuzz. I think Russell is one of the most intelligent and talented actors out there. Every one of his movies has touched my heart and moved me beyond belief. I think you need to find some intelligence of your own. I am sure you have had a bad day every now and then. But, you did not have the press there to report it. So, think about that.
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- This guy says our justice system is flawed, yet he takes a phone and whips it at a guy because he got cut off from his wife? What is wrong with this picture? This guy has a temper, yet it is the fault of our system.
Talk about a guy that is so above himself!
No, Mr. Crowe, I will never buy your movies, nor will i ever pay a dime to see you at the theater. Paying for your movies is saying that I approve of your childish behavior. Get a life, Mr. Crowe....get a life! - Reply to this comment
- Thank GOD for Russell Crowe! Thank GOD for Aussies! Thank GOD for being a real man and willing to tell someone exactly what he thinks. And to He!! with the mamby-pamby liberal tripe and political correctness that Mr. Crowe instinctively and intuitively condemns.
I am a middle school teacher. I get mad. I have jacked some little b*stard up against the wall and condemn myself for not taking the little sucker out the proverbial woodshed.
The best comment that Crowe said was that: what would result in litigation in this country would end with a hand shake in Australia.
Go Russ! - Reply to this comment
- My sincere apologies to everyone for my last post hitting three times. I made the standard mistake - I didn't think it went through the first time, etc.
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- I'm with fuzziwuzzi1. But Russell Crowe doesn't need to look as far as the "girls" for a good role model.
I nominate Michael J. Fox.
By now almost everyone knows that Fox suffers from an illness that's been slowly turning his body into a living hell for 20 years. For his public advocacy of embryonic stem-cell research and his support for political candidates who advocate it, he's suffered some of the most mean-spirited public ridicule imaginable in recent weeks from at least one well-known, ignorant, arrogant fool.
His response? It can be summarized in one word:
Grace.
Rather than lashing out at his detractor, Fox has responded calmly, not only with the facts about the issue, but also with candidness and without visible bitterness against either his detractor or his illness.
Rather than yielding to self-pity, he's worked tirelessly to put a public face on a horrifying disease and thereby educate others about it, and has devoted millions of dollars to the search for a cure for his devastating illness.
As he struggles through his ordeal, his courage, faith, and determination have never faltered.
While his illness will eventually kill him, I believe, as I'm sure he does, that it will never truly defeat him.
Now that's a role model. - Reply to this comment
- I'm with fuzziwuzzi1. But Crowe doesn't need to look as far as the "girls" for a good role model.
I nominate Michael J. Fox.
By now almost everyone knows that Fox suffers from an illness that's been slowly turning his body into a living hell for 20 years. For his public advocacy of embryonic stem-cell research and his support for political candidates who advocate it, he's suffered some of the most mean-spirited public ridicule imaginable in recent weeks from at least one well-known, ignorant, arrogant fool.
His response? It can be summarized in one word:
Grace.
Rather than lashing out at his detractor, Fox has responded calmly, not only with the facts about the issue, but also with candidness and without visible bitterness against either his detractor or his illness.
Rather than yielding to self-pity, he's worked tirelessly to put a public face on a horrifying disease and thereby educate others about it, and has devoted millions of dollars to the search for a cure for his devastating illness.
As he struggles through his ordeal, his courage, faith, and determination have never faltered.
While his illness will eventually kill him, I believe, as I'm sure he does, that it will never truly defeat him.
Now that's a role model. - Reply to this comment
- I'm with fuzziwuzzi1. But Crowe doesn't need to look as far as the "girls" for a good role model.
I nominate Michael J. Fox.
By now almost everyone knows that Fox suffers from an illness that's been slowly turning his body into a living hell for 20 years. For his public advocacy of embryonic stem-cell research and his support for political candidates who advocate it, he's suffered some of the most mean-spirited public ridicule imaginable in recent weeks from at least one well-known, ignorant, arrogant fool.
His response? It can be summarized in one word:
Grace.
Rather than lashing out at his detractor, Fox has responded calmly, not only with the facts about the issue, but also with candidness and without visible bitterness against either his detractor or his illness.
Rather than yielding to self-pity, he's worked tirelessly to put a public face on a horrifying disease and thereby educate others about it, and has devoted millions of dollars to the search for a cure for his devastating illness.
As he struggles through his ordeal, his courage, faith, and determination have never faltered.
While his illness will eventually kill him, I believe, as I'm sure he does, that it will never truly defeat him.
Now that's a role model. - Reply to this comment
- Do Russell Crowe and Tom Cruise have to wonder why they have fallen out of the hearts of the movie going public ? Boys , take a page from the girls like Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie - conduct you life with dignity, class and mouth shut.
Russell should stop acting like a prat and start acting like an adult. Just goes to show you , Money cannot buy you class or intelligence.
Steve Kroft still alive, he didn't suffocate by the swirling vortex winds of Russell Crowe's presence sucking the air out of the room ?
Oh yeah Russell luv,
Shut-Up , Lose 30 lbs , Get Back to Work and ACT! - Reply to this comment
- Crowe appears as emotionally developed as a kindergardner on a playground.....
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- By his own admission, Crowe followed the phone-throwing with a karate stance and a grand bow. That hardly sounds like an attempt at an apology to me.
In his appearance on David Letterman, Crowe again failed to apologize to his victim, Mr Estrada, choosing only to apologize to his own wife and the victim's family for causing them distress.
In several published interviews, as recently as 4 months ago, Crowe continued to blame Mr Estrada for causing this incident by using the term "whatever" in response to Crowe's agitation.
The American legal system worked exactly as it was meant to work; it provided protection from and punishment to a man who physically attacked/asaulted another man. No misuse there at all.
Additionally, the arrest, fine, and period of probationary status serve as a deterrent to future assaults by the always volatile Russell Crowe. Another example of how the system serves the people.
It's painfully obvious to those who have followed Mr Crowe's assault on Mr Estrada, that the only reason Crowe feels sorry is because he was arrested and his film career was threatened. And the only reason he is appearing on 60 Minutes admitting to regret is because he needs to clean up his image while promoting his latest film. I believe the technical term for this sort of appearance is "spin".
To the person who posted the nonesense about Mr Estrada's subsequent dismissal, does poor job performance warrant violent physical abuse? Not in America dear. - Reply to this comment
- Crowe is a megalomaniac. Brilliant actor, but what a tool.
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- Russell has so much to talk about. He just fulfilled a life long dream of owning a "footy" team. Has a new addition to his family...Has 3 movies in the can...Has toured with his new band.
..Has recently suffered the tragic loss af a good friend in Steve Irwin. Why are we still talking about what happened in June 2005. It was settled over a year ago. I thought this was a news program, not an old news program ? Damnit, where's Andy Rooney when you need him ? - Reply to this comment
- I sure hope that the 60 Minutes piece reports that the "victim" was fired from the hotel. I guess they didn't think he was so great, either.
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