Paul McCartney revealed in an interview recently that he has given up pot for the sake of his daughter.
The
Beatle’s legend has told Rolling
Stone Magazine
that he feels he has a “responsibility” to 9 year old Beatrice,
who is his fifth child from his marriage to second wife, now his
ex-wife Heather Mills.
Paul
has Smoked his
Share of Pot
Sir
Paul went on to say that he has smoked his share of pot; however Paul
believes that when you are bringing up a youngster, your sense of
responsibility does kick in. You get to a point where you have to say
enough is enough, and this is not necessary anymore. McCartney's
latest album, Kisses
on the Bottom,
has reached number 3 in the UK
album charts.
The
Ex-Beatle Takes a Stand Against Drugs
Legend Rocker and ex-Beatle
has taken a personal stand against drugs, he claims that he want to
set an example for his daughter. Sir Paul claims in the early days of
the "Fab Four" 60s rock band, he and his band mates, John
Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr did their fair share of
drugs. He admits to using heavy drugs, such as Heroin and Cocaine
during the “Beatlemania” era in the 60’s and 70’s.
Paul
McCartney is currently married to business woman Nancy Shevell from
New York, having tied the knot late last year in London at the same
registry office where he wed Linda, his first wife.
Paul
Admits to Doing Cocaine and Heroin
During the
interview with Rolling
Stone,
McCartney admitted to using cocaine and trying heroin once during the
hype of The Beatles “Sgt Peppers," album. McCartney admits: "I
did cocaine for about a year. I tried heroin just once. Even then, I
didn't realize I'd taken it. I was just handed something, smoked it
and then found out what it was."
Sir Paul also
spoke about Linda, his first wife, (the love of his life), who passed
away from liver cancer, secondary to breast cancer in 1998. Paul said
that he and Linda used to smoke pot. Paul also confessed that whilst
on tour in Japan he was arrested for trying to bring cannabis into
the country. He was extremely lucky to be released after nine
days and to not have to face further charges. It was the only time he
and Linda spent apart during their almost thirty year marriage.
McCartney
Once Advocated The Legalisation of Marijuana
McCartney has
been an advocate for the legalization of marijuana. He has spoken
publicly about this issue before, saying that he believes it is no
worse than alcohol and alcohol is a drug. However, he recently
backtracked; saying that perhaps legalizing another drug is not such
a good idea.
Paul and his
current wife Nancy Shevell were recently reported to have taken time
out of their busy schedules to pay respect to the late Whitney
Houston who died last Sunday, Feb 12, 2012. Paul and Nancy reportedly
left a bouquet of beautiful yellow roses outside the Beverly Hills
Hilton Hotel, on Valentine’s Day, where the singer passed away.
What
Are Your Thoughts?
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Sources:
The Showbis
Spy Online
The Rolling
Stone Magazine Official
Website
Paul
McCartney articles
website
Heather
Mills articles
website
The Examiner
Article Online
The
official UK
album charts website
Copyright 2012 Janelle
Coulton
