Mr. Morgan hops on the Apology Train with Russell Simmons.

Bad boy comedian and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan plunged both feet and a good chunk of a leg in his mouth last week with some horrific homophobic jokes during a comedy concert in Kentucky, including the comment he’d kill his son if he was gay. The proverbial shit hit the fan, with many people calling for his termination from 30 Rock and a huge firestorm in the media. Tracy apologized after the incident, but realizing it might not be enough, he sat down with Russell Simmons this weekend for an interview for the hip-hip website, Global Grind and a more earnest explanation and apology:

Tracy Morgan: I guess the reason I am successful is because I am so unfiltered. And sometimes as a result I say really stupid shit. The truth is if I had a gay son, I would love him just as much as if he was straight … I might have to try to love even more because I know of the difficulty that he would have in society.

Russell:  Having fought for decades for the gay community in their struggle to be treated fairly and with dignity, I think you know you crossed the line.  However, I know you…I know you very well.  And I know that deep down inside there is no hate in your heart.

Tracy:  Of all the sicknesses, there is probably none more abusive than homophobia. My heart is committed to giving everyone the same rights that I deserve for myself. I don’t care if you love the same sex as long as you have the ability to love someone. Also, you should have the right no matter who you are to protect and serve our country. I am deeply sorry for the comments I made. What I am most sad about is the comments I made about kids and bullying.  I would never want any young person to think that I wasn’t on their side and if any young person thinks they can bully a young gay kid, come see me at 30 Rock.  On the corner, I would be happy to meet you.  Or Brooklyn if you can’t make it into Manhattan.

Morgan also stated he plans on attending a big Gay Marriage Rally hosted by Simmons. Read the rest of the interview, here.

But, is this enough? Will the LGBTQ community forgive Tracy Morgan? Or, is he going to have to do more to win back our respect? His words were ill advised and ignorant, (not to mention, bad comedy…if you’re going to do controversial, tasteless comedy, then it had better be FUNNY, BRILLIANT comedy that makes a powerful statement; not just ugly, dumb ramblings meant to shock.)

Personally, he needs to grovel a bit more…I’d like to see some TV appearances and maybe a PSA. He’s got a lot of work to do, to mend the fence he tore down. On the upside, it’s a powerful teaching moment. Say stupid shit; you’re going to get called on it.