“My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. (sic)
“Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.”
The actor then added: “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. (sic)
“I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be.
“There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.”