Industry May 13, 2026
Ozzy Osbourne Recounts Wild Encounters
“Sharon’s going, ‘Smile!’ And the chimp is biting my thumb off!”
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Ozzy Osbourne shared outlandish stories about interactions with law enforcement, a chimpanzee, and Paul McCartney. One anecdote involves a police officer who entered his dressing room, equipped with a gun and handcuffs, and inquired about his nightly activities. Another incident described Osbourne's wife, Sharon, urging him to smile while a chimpanzee bit his thumb.