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McCartney stops smoking cannabis
11:17am Thursday 16th February 2012 in National News © Press Association 2011
Sir Paul McCartney says he is finally quitting his cannabis smoking habit
Sir Paul McCartney has said "enough's enough" and has finally given up smoking cannabis.
The star has been an unashamed dope smoker since the 1960s, leading to him being arrested on occasion and in 1980 he was deported from Japan.
But now the multimillionaire musician - who turns 70 this summer - said being a parent again played a part in his decision to quit.
Sir Paul's regular cannabis consumption was flagged up by second wife Heather Mills during their divorce battle.
The couple have an eight-year-old daughter Beatrice from their relationship.
In a new interview with Rolling Stone magazine, he said of his dope use: "I did a lot, and it was enough.
"I smoked my share. When you're bringing up a youngster, your sense of responsibility does kick in, if you're lucky, at some point.
He added: "Enough's enough - you just don't seem to think it's necessary."
The Beatles were introduced to cannabis by Bob Dylan in August 1964.
Comments(6)
ponderman
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12:30pm Thu 16 Feb 12
mayall8808
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12:57pm Thu 16 Feb 12
Just kidding but just shows how clean and upright you have to be to get an honour. He He
smiffy22
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1:06pm Thu 16 Feb 12
ponderman wrote:Yep, all you need in a scientific study is a sample of one!
One in the eye for the 'dope is bad brigade' he seems very fit and healthy for someone who has been stoned since '64.
But seriously, are we also to ignore the many other dead-heads (and literally dead) dope users in entertainment over the years.
Anyone that has lived with or is related to a dope user will know how it degrades the mind and behaviour. Some *might* seem to get away with it, but most seem to suffer (or make those around them suffer).
Unlike the harder drugs (or excess booze), the effects of dope are more subtle and life-spoiling without (usualy) resulting in more immediate and attributable damage. So the gradual damage done to family, life, jobs, or body by dope does not show up in statistics. Sadly!
Regards,
Smiffy22
sussexram40
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1:57pm Thu 16 Feb 12
mansak_hunt
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3:59pm Thu 16 Feb 12
And he's rich.
The cheek of it.
25414nora
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7:37pm Thu 16 Feb 12
sussexram40 wrote:Youv'e hit the nail on the head sussex. Cant mention names, but how many of the 'so-called' Icons of the music world, and the spoilt undeserving celebs have been given royal, recognition. Many of these celebs avoid paying UK taxes by owning property and living abroad during the cold winter months. Yes the corrupt awards system a joke.
Will they take his Sir off him like they did to Fred Goodwin? Goodwin didnt even break the law but McCartneys admitting he's been breaking the law for year. I mean even possession of cannbis is a criminal offence. And will he shop the drug dealers who have been supplying him? No wonder the honours system is such a joke.
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