Taye Rips PENarazzi: "You're a Parasite!"

Don't expect to find any autographed pictures of Taye Diggs on eBay anytime soon.

After reluctantly signing two photos for an eager signature seeker, the "Day Break" star reached his breaking point and refused to sign any more. "Makes me feel like you're a bit of a ... parasite" Diggs told the man. "You're getting something for nothing."

The man desperately defended his case saying, "I stand out here in the cold." But Diggs shot back, "That's your choice!" The autograph hound then likened his efforts to charity, but Taye didn't take the bait. "I get something out of that, I don't get anything out of this."

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16. i've never understood the point of autographs ?

Posted at 11:40AM on Dec 19th 2006 by www.myspace.com/tysinonmyspace

17. The only thing any actor owes his/her "fans" is a good performance so the money we spend seeing them perform is well spent.
They do not OWE us an autograph, personal time or anything else.
And if someone is kind enough to give you one, DO NOT STAND THERE SHOVING MORE AND MORE PICS FOR THEM TO SIGN JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO LEECH A LIVING OFF OF SOMEONE ELSE'S WORK BY SELLING THE AUTOGRAPHS. Move out of your Mom's basement and get a life and a real job.

Posted at 11:56AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Sheldon Siegel

18. Who is this guy? Honestly I've never heard of him. Hope his lousy KARMA starts today.

Posted at 10:56AM on Dec 20th 2006 by Kelly in Calgary

19. What a jerk. I'm not sure who he even is but come on!

Posted at 11:46AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Maureen

20. A lot of you are missing the point. THIS PERSON WAS NOT A FAN!!!

CElebs that refuse to autograph things for fans are jerks. But signing you name 10 times for one person so they can turn around and sell it on ebay is completely reasonable. This person was not a fan he was a parasite.

Posted at 11:50AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Joe

21. He's just pissed because he has had a tv show cancelled on him for the second time in about three years!!

I'm shocked anyone even wanted his picture!!

Posted at 11:51AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Mamacita

22. Who in the hell would PAY for a Taye Diggs autograph? Can't wait for a "Where are they Now" about Taye Diggs in one year. He's a total nobody. Get over yourself!

Posted at 11:52AM on Dec 19th 2006 by sick

23. He was completely in the right. I've seen Taye Diggs stand outside in the winter for 2 hours signing autographs for fans. Why should he be harrassed by this idiot who is just going to turn around and sell these autographs to put money in his pocket. Taye supports many causes, and never turns away a FAN. I'd have told this guy where to go and drawn him a detailed map of how to get there.

Posted at 11:54AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Jen

24. what a ass hole .what do you think is going to happen your a f-ing celeb c-mon how hard is it to put pen to papper and singn your name.what a loser .

Posted at 11:55AM on Dec 19th 2006 by kammie p

25. How is Taye Diggs wrong when he clearly states that he gets something out of it being done for charity, but not for this greedy bastard who's just gonna hike up the price to a ridiculous amount and sell it on eBay for his own personal gain?

As far as he knows, that guy hasn't ever even seen one of his movies.

Some of you people need to stop drinking that Haterade.

Posted at 6:52AM on Dec 20th 2006 by Six

26. Some of you don't even know who Taye Diggs is (you must be living under a rock), but you've decided you hate him.

I bet if somebody white (like Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, whom white people seem to love like he's God) had done this, you'd be slapping him on the back saying how cool he is.

Posted at 6:52AM on Dec 20th 2006 by Six

27. Don't forget Taye, it could all be taken aware from you tomorrow. And the only thing you'll be signing is an application for a pay-day loan.

Posted at 12:14PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Connie

28. I guess he doesn't realize the few people that want his autograph are the ones that pay for his lifestyle. What an ungrateful asshole. I didn't think his signature was worth anything.

Posted at 12:04PM on Dec 19th 2006 by heather

29. I agree with Taye Diggs on this one. What middle-aged white male is "fan" of Taye Diggs? And asking for MULTIPLE autographs of pictures that he just HAPPENED to have with him? C'mon people, wake up and smell the ebay!

Posted at 5:42PM on Dec 19th 2006 by sb

30. He already signed TWO autographs.What don't you understand? How many autographs does he have to sign for ONE person before he is allowed to say no, what is the cut off? Some of you people are idiots.

Posted at 1:43PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Some of you are idiots

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