Tracy Morgan Makes Nashville Stop on Apology Tour
At least he's being thorough. Shamed "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan, who sparked anger with a homophobic rant at a standup gig in Nashville, Tenn., on June 3, returned Tuesday to the scene of his comedic crime to say he's sorry. Seriously.
At least he’s being thorough. Shamed “30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan, who sparked anger with a homophobic rant at a standup gig in Nashville, Tenn., on June 3, returned Tuesday to the scene of his comedic crime to say he’s sorry. Seriously.
This stopover was one of several similar image-rehabilitating and apologizing appearances Morgan has made since a Facebook post made by an audience member at that fateful show made headlines earlier this month. –KA
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I don’t have a hateful bone in my body. I don’t believe that people should be bullied or just made to feel bad about who they are. I totally feel that in my heart. I really don’t care who you love, same-sex or not, as long as [you] have the ability to love. That’s the important thing here. So, now at this point in my life is an opportunity to make a difference. I don’t really see gay or straight, I just see human beings now,” the “30 Rock” star continued.
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