Billy Bob Thornton random trivia

Claims to also have Italian heritage. He was honored by his hometown, where he's remembered as a milkshake-loving, drum-playing rock 'n' roller. "I had a Tastee-Freez stand before I got into politics," said Mayor Bill Scrimshire, who declared "Billy Bob Thornton Day" Tuesday. "When he was a kid in high school, he used to buy hamburgers and milkshakes from me. He was one of my Tastee-Freez kids." Pietra granted a restraining order against Thornton to keep him away from her and their children. [15 April 1997]