That’s not being mean. That’s him setting boundaries and not allowing people to monopolize his time and energy.Seriously, celebrities are people who deserve privacy and space just like us, but idolization can lead to a form of dehumanization where we believe this is no longer their right. And I’m not saying this because I’m a fan cat or anything (although I do like his songs!).I just keep reading similar “mean” stories for a lot of celebrities on here, and I think people could use a little more empathy.
Don't forget, he has probably had experiences in the past where signing an autograph turned into a signing session for alot of other people. Plus he was old as dirt.