James Cameron Gets in Dispute Over Autograph Request at LAX

In keeping with the depressing celeb news stories of the holiday season, TMZ is now reporting that James Cameron is an a-hole.  That's just great.  What was interesting is the other day I saw him interviewed on The Bonnie Hunt Show, and he seemed pretty down-to-earth for a director who just directed the monster-hit Avatar, which has grossed about a bazillion dollars since it's recent opening.  Yes, I do believe a bazillion dollars is correct.  What I didn't know until I saw the interview was that Cameron was actually just a blue collar guy, working as a janitor and then a trucker, before deciding to try his hand at movies.  Talk about a pick-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps type story. 

Of course, TMZ had to ruin it for me by posting the video in this article.  As the site notes:

It all went down at LAX -- when James walked past a man holding an "Avatar" poster, and refused to sign. The man went back to Cameron and asked again to which James replied, "I don't owe you a f**king signature ... just get out of my f**king personal space."

That's when the fan lost it and replied, "I'm an asshole because I ask someone I admire for their autograph that makes me an a**hole? I make $15-an-hour at work to go see your film and I'm an a**hole?"

Ultimately, James calmly walked away from the situation while the fan continued to yell at him.

Merry Effing Christmas to you too, James.  I mean, I understand wanting your privacy, but the guy made a good point.  Just sign the damn poster next time, mmmmkay?  Then you can go home and hug your money.