Pubdate: Thu, 12 Apr 2007
Source: Daily News, The (New Zealand)
Copyright: 2007, Independent Newspapers Limited
Contact:  http://www.thedailynews.co.nz/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1056
Author: Reuters
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SMOKE MORE WEED, SPIDER-MAN STAR SAYS

Kirsten Dunst believes the world would be a "better place" if more
people smoked marijuana.

The Spider-Man actress has admitted she enjoys using cannabis and has
branded America's strict marijuana laws as "ridiculous".

Kirsten told Britain's Live magazine: "I drink moderately, I've tried
drugs. I do like weed. I have a different outlook on marijuana than
America does.

"I've never been a major smoker, but I think America's view on weed is
ridiculous. I mean - are you kidding me? If everyone smoked weed, the
world would be a better place."

The actress insists she would never overindulge in drug taking, but
says smoking marijuana can be inspirational.

She said: "I'm not talking about being stoned all day, though. I think
if it's not used properly, it can hamper your creativity and close you
up inside.

"My best friend Sasha's dad was Carl Sagan, the astronomer. He was the
biggest pot smoker in the world and he was a genius."

Meanwhile, Kirsten's romance with British rocker Johnny Borrell is
reportedly over, after the Razorlight frontman decided to return to
his ex-lover.

A source told Britain's News of the World newspaper: "Johnny and
Kirsten had a very passionate romance. They were completely blown away
by each other at first. They spent all their time together.

"But now Johnny has realised she's not the one for him. He dumped her
at the weekend and has gone back to his old girlfriend."
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