Kevin Smith Defends Character (His)

Director Kevin Smith objects to his as a portrayal as moody loner in this Wired News story about celebrity behavior at Apple's Los Angeles stores.

The story says: "Director Kevin Smith is also a regular, but tends to head for the Genius Bar because his wife's PowerBook is on the blink. 'He rarely has anything to say, but always looks pissed off when he is forced to wait at the bar just like everyone else,' said the associate."

Smith responds:

"I rarely have anything to say... unless I'm spoken to. I mean, isn't that the way of the world? And whenever an associate has said something to me in that store, I've always then chatted them up... The way I was raised, I'm a pretty polite motherfucker - which is why this shit bugs me so much. I mean, if you're not a fan of my flicks, just say it; don't make up lies about me, and paint a portrait of some curmudgeon.

... If I looked pissed, it's only because I don't burst into a room, a'la Robin fucking Williams, trying to make everybody laugh. What the fuck is this shit? Now, if you're not wearing a grin all the time, you're pissed?"