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| Scots PC Police: Did Keith Smoke Tobacco? |
| 2006-08-28 |
| Just think, if he smoked them he must've had a fire-making device! Danger! And, being a nefarious type, I'll bet he probably owns some pointed sticks, too! Keef faces cigarette rap Keith Richards is used to an occasional run-in with the police, most notably drug charges during the 60s and 70s, but his law-breaking days appeared to be behind him. But the legendary rock band's guitarist is now being investigated by Glasgow city council after it received reports that he had broken Scotland's smoking ban. Council officials confirmed yesterday they are to launch an inquiry to whether the Stones' axeman lit up on stage at Glasgow's Hampden Park last Friday night when the band played there in their Bigger Bang European tour. A city spokesman said: "This has been brought to our attention and we will be looking into it. Glasgow city council takes its responsibility for enforcing the smoking ban very seriously." The law came into force in March and bans smoking in enclosed public places. Its aim is to reduce the health damage caused by second-hand tobacco smoke. Environmental officers are responsible for enforcing the ban and inspections. Richards is one of rock's true hell-raisers and known for his consumption of stimulants including tobacco, but was recently in the news for an operation on his skull after falling from a tree in May, causing the legendary band to cancel some tour dates. If found guilty of smoking, Richards would have to pay a £50 fine. The manager of any premises who allows others to smoke can also be fined £200. The investigation by Glasgow comes after actor Mel Smith was prevented from lighting a cigar as part of a theatre show. The comedian, playing Winston Churchill in a show at the Edinburgh Fringe, had threatened to ignore the law and light up during the performance. Instead the Smith and Jones star picked up the cigar and lighter props before putting them down again unused. "Off with his head!" "Will anyone notice?" "No, er, probably not." |
| Posted by:Threatch Unons6270 |
| #13 loopy - crazy, stupid, dim-witted, retarded (aka 'mental') gits - contemptible, stupid and/or unpleasant person |
| Posted by: Tony (UK) 2006-08-28 18:02 |
| #12 I'd pass on the comments of amy Scots ex-pat friend, but to tell the truth, I have no idea what the phrase "those loopy gits" actually means. |
| Posted by: mojo 2006-08-28 17:50 |
| #11 But there's no 2nd hand smoke from shooting up, unless you consider vomit on the same level. |
| Posted by: Perfesser 2006-08-28 13:47 |
| #10 Bet if Kieth wanted to shoot up on stage there'd be somebody from the Glasgow City Council there to hand him a clean needle... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2006-08-28 10:55 |
| #9 “If found guilty of smoking, Richards would have to pay a £50 fine.” Where in the world is someone of Richards modest income going to come up with that kind of cash? |
| Posted by: DepotGuy 2006-08-28 10:36 |
| #8 but was recently in the news for an operation on his skull after falling from a tree in May, Another example of how rumour morphs into fact. An Australian reporter called up the resort and confirmed he fell out of a hammock. The original story was he fell out of a coconut palm. A healthy teenager would find climbing a coconut palm a serious challenge, never mind a 60 year old man. |
| Posted by: phil_b 2006-08-28 06:52 |
| #7 True, RD. The |
| Posted by: Threatch Unons6270 2006-08-28 02:50 |
| #6 Zenster levitates! :-) The law came into force in March and bans smoking in enclosed public places. Its aim is to reduce the health damage caused by second-hand tobacco smoke. Environmental officers are responsible for enforcing the ban and inspections. second-hand tobacco smoke is a third rate scam |
| Posted by: RD 2006-08-28 02:27 |
| #5 Don't be so petty. Smokin' on stage is nothin'. Be thankful he didn't drop drawer and take a leak on stage. |
| Posted by: SOP35/Rat 2006-08-28 01:02 |
| #4 bwhahaha cold but accurate Zenster. :) |
| Posted by: djohn66 2006-08-28 00:57 |
| #3 LOL, Zenster! |
| Posted by: Threatch Unons6270 2006-08-28 00:52 |
| #2 Q: What does it mean when Kieth Richards drools out of both sides of his mouth? A: The stage is level. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2006-08-28 00:45 |
| #1 And everyone else at the Rolling Stones rock concert smoked absolutely nothing. Riiiiiiiiiiiiight. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2006-08-28 00:43 |