From: Andy Driscoll Crocus Hill/Ward 2 ------ For Irish St. Paul: Even U2's Bono now understands he can't smoke in the restaurant he owns in Ireland.
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Rock 'n' roll ain't what it used to be. U2 frontman Bono has apologized -- for having a cigarette. The breach of Ireland's new smoking ban was committed last week during a night out with Californian rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The singer, real name Paul Hewson, was spotted lighting up during a late-night bash in the plush Tea Room restaurant of the Clarence Hotel, which he and fellow U2 mates own. "It was the wee small hours. I was in the company of people from out of town who didn't know about the ban and for a moment nor did I," newspapers quoted Bono as saying Friday. "I was quickly reminded by the staff and a few friends. I apologized then and I apologize now." Ireland became the first country in the world to outlaw smoking in the workplace when it introduced the ban earlier this year. The government has hailed it as a resounding success with most people -- the odd rock star aside -- complying. _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
