First he pisses off New York, now he's pissing off all of L.A.? Publicist Robin Baum must have her hands full trying to control Russell Crowe's comments to the press.

While he's in talks with Manhattan prosecutors with hopes of having his phone throw assault charges reduced, he's running his mouth to London's Daily Mirror about how he doesn't need Hollywood if everyone's going to make such a stink about his temper.

But Crowe admits he would be glad to see the back of Hollywood after the way he has been treated regarding the alleged incident. He tells British newspaper the Daily Mirror, "Maybe it's better I don't travel to America. Maybe it's better I don't work in the area of the business that attracts so many flies. You tell me to p**s off too many times and I probably will."

The movie biz attracts flies? We thought its scent beguiled coked up bottle blondes and agents with Star Jones-sized egos, but we'll take smile and nod to anyone armed with a Graham Bell.