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Christian Bale's apology for set outburst

By April MacIntyre Feb 7, 2009, 2:48 GMT

Bale profusely apologized for his profanity-laced meltdown on director McG\'s "Terminator Salvation" set, where he laid into cinematographer Shane Hurlbut. Bale labeled his behavior "inexcusable" and "deeply embarrassing." EPA/DANIEL DEME

Morning Los Angeles radio disc jockeys Kevin and Bean aired the apology of a chastened Christian Bale, Friday Feb. 6.

Bale profusely apologized for his profanity-laced meltdown on director McG's "Terminator Salvation" set, where he laid into cinematographer Shane Hurlbut.  Bale labeled his behavior "inexcusable" and "deeply embarrassing."

"It's been a miserable week for me," Bale, 35, said on The Kevin & Bean Show on KROQ-FM in Los Angeles.

In a leaked audio file Bale delivers a blistering four-minute rant at Hurlbut, who accidentally entered Bale's sight lines during shooting.

"I was out of order, beyond belief," Bale said.. "I acted like a punk. I regret that ... It is inexcusable."

"I made it ugly. I took it way too far."

"Please, I am asking people, do not allow my onetime lapse in judgment, my incredibly embarrassing meltdown, to overshadow this movie," he says.

Adds Bale: "I ask everybody to sit down and ask themselves, 'Have they ever had a bad day and ever lost their temper and really regretted it immensely?'"

As for the comedic lampooning of Bale's tantrum?  Bale was quick to note:  "I deserve it completely."