Woody Harrelson: 'We're All Drug Addicts' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-05-2009, 12:23 AM

Woody Harrelson can't understand why the media makes such a fuss about his love of marijuana - because "we're all drug addicts."

The star has become the Hollywood poster boy for all things hemp and high, and he even lit up a joint for a recent Playboy magazine interview at his home in Hawaii. Harrelson just can't understand why marijuana hasn't been legalized - and why everyone thinks he's high all the time.

He tells the publication, "I've seen it printed that I'm a marijuana activist, and I understand that, but it's really just something I enjoy. Folks may have a drink... People may want to pop a pill before going to a party - that's not for me. Cocaine freaks me out.

"I like the mellow vibe of herb, its uninhibiting effect. For me, it's a better drug than any of the others, and since we're all drug addicts, I don't think it's a bad choice.Whether your drug is sugar, coffee, sex, exercise or religion - everybody has something. I was two years on (attention deficit disorder drug) Ritalin; my brother was eight years on it. If you didn't have a drug addict before, you had one after. You have someone who's forever chasing the dream."

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index...._drug_addicts_

JamesG · 09-05-2009, 12:29 AM

We're all drug addicts to something; be it legal or illegal drugs or physical and mental things.

catlover79 · 09-05-2009, 12:32 AM

Ummmmm...OK!

dakert · 09-05-2009, 12:58 AM

I have Never liked Woody Harrelson--this just gives me more reason.

Schmoopie · 09-05-2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dakert

I have Never liked Woody Harrelson--this just gives me more reason.

I tried to like him, really I did. Now I know why it never "took"!!!

Marvo301 · 09-05-2009, 03:33 AM

What have you been smoking Woody? Oh right! Nevermind.

Sharop · 09-14-2009, 06:19 AM

I can understand what he's saying - he's speaking metaphorically. He doesn't mean that everyone is literally addicted to a drug, he just means that everyone has something that they really enjoy - that they have a zest for.

cleverfun3000 · 09-14-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharop

I can understand what he's saying - he's speaking metaphorically. He doesn't mean that everyone is literally addicted to a drug, he just means that everyone has something that they really enjoy - that they have a zest for.

Sharop · 09-15-2009, 05:17 AM

I also agree with him about this - I think most people do have something that they're passionate about. Using the term "drug addict" as a metaphor probably wasn't the best choice of words - he could have phrased it different. But all that I think he means is that people usually have something that brings joy to them and that they're very passionate about.

09-05-2009, 12:23 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Woody Harrelson: 'We're All Drug Addicts' Woody Harrelson can't understand why the media makes such a fuss about his love of marijuana - because "we're all drug addicts." The star has become the Hollywood poster boy for all things hemp and high, and he even lit up a joint for a recent Playboy magazine interview at his home in Hawaii. Harrelson just can't understand why marijuana hasn't been legalized - and why everyone thinks he's high all the time. He tells the publication, "I've seen it printed that I'm a marijuana activist, and I understand that, but it's really just something I enjoy. Folks may have a drink... People may want to pop a pill before going to a party - that's not for me. Cocaine freaks me out. "I like the mellow vibe of herb, its uninhibiting effect. For me, it's a better drug than any of the others, and since we're all drug addicts, I don't think it's a bad choice.Whether your drug is sugar, coffee, sex, exercise or religion - everybody has something. I was two years on (attention deficit disorder drug) Ritalin; my brother was eight years on it. If you didn't have a drug addict before, you had one after. You have someone who's forever chasing the dream." http://www.starpulse.com/news/index...._drug_addicts_
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09-05-2009, 03:33 AM	#6
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09-14-2009, 06:19 AM	#7
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	I can understand what he's saying - he's speaking metaphorically. He doesn't mean that everyone is literally addicted to a drug, he just means that everyone has something that they really enjoy - that they have a zest for.
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09-05-2009, 12:29 AM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	We're all drug addicts to something; be it legal or illegal drugs or physical and mental things.

09-05-2009, 12:58 AM	#4
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	I have Never liked Woody Harrelson--this just gives me more reason.

09-15-2009, 05:17 AM	#9
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	I also agree with him about this - I think most people do have something that they're passionate about. Using the term "drug addict" as a metaphor probably wasn't the best choice of words - he could have phrased it different. But all that I think he means is that people usually have something that brings joy to them and that they're very passionate about.