Because of a long-standing grudge against Hall of Fame baseball star Mike Piazza, Shia LaBeouf says he’ll never refuse to sign an autograph.
In a conversation with Andrew Callaghan, LaBeouf explained why he makes it a point to sign for every fan who asks. According to him, it all traces back to his childhood, when he attended baseball games through the Big Brothers program and had chances to meet players. Many of the kids would bring items hoping to get them signed.
LaBeouf said that while most players happily signed autographs, Piazza allegedly turned him down “every day” — claiming it happened about “90 times.”
“Piazza, you’re a bitch, bro,” LaBeouf said.
Check out LaBeouf speaking on the experience below.
In other Shia LaBeouf updates, the actor opened up about the events he claims led to his Mardi Gras arrest, where he was charged with two counts of simple battery.
“I’ll be honest with you,” LaBeouf said. “Big gay people are scary to me. When I’m like, by myself and three big gay dudes are touching my leg, I’ll be honest. I get scared. I’m sorry. If that’s homophobic, then I’m that.”
He also spoke about being ordered back to rehab by a judge as part of his treatment plan.
“I don’t think I have a drinking problem,” LaBeouf explained. “I have a different problem, and I’m going to address it. I think I have a small man complex. Something that has to do with anger and ego, more than my drinking.”
