George Michael panned for 'stupid' drug comments

Anti-drug and alcohol campaigners have branded George Michael "stupid and naïve" for his recent comments promoting drug use.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2006 - 12:38

Anti-drug and alcohol campaigners have branded George Michael "stupid and naïve" for his recent comments promoting drug use.

The singer claimed this week that smoking cannabis kept him "sane and happy", and was filmed lighting a joint before an interview for British TV arts programme The South Bank Show.

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