Cannes jury president Sean Penn defied French anti-smoking laws on Wednesday, lighting up a cigarette at a news conference at the start of the Cannes film festival.
Joined by French actress and fellow jury member Jeanne Balibar sitting next to him, Penn needed little persuading after one of the journalists present asked facetiously whether people with medical needs would be allowed to smoke.
Smoking in public buildings has been banned in France since 2007.
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A small step but an encouraging one from Mr Penn.
- Posted by machinehappydaysTheir is hope for us all.
(I SMOKE THEREFORE I AM TO BE DESPISED AND TAXED TO DEATH))
This mantra must be stopped.
Mr Sean Penn, your’e my hero.
Outside of a few acting roles, Penn has always been a silly, snarky child of privilege; despite delusions of depth, he continues to prove how shallow he is. What a dork.
- Posted by JoeThank you France for the law against smoking: those who choose to smoke have made that choice to do so - those who inhale second-hand smoke have been FORCED to smoke. Who then is a victim of smoking’s terrible consequences: the one who chose or the one who was FORCED?? The answer must be OBVIOUS - especially if you do not smoke.
- Posted by Harrison