At a recent gig in London, rocker Paul Weller decided to ignore England's public smoking ban and now faces a $400 (£200) fine. The From The Floorboards Up singer, 49, was performing at London's Astoria venue on Sunday night (30Sep07) when he smoked two cigarettes on stage. As he puffed on the first cigarette, he proclaimed to the crowd: "This is the best drug known to man!"It's not just Weller who could be hit with a fine however, because of his thoughtless actions as the venue owners, Mean Fiddler Limited, could also be hit with a $5,000 (£2,500) fine. Paul might now be prosecuted for breaking the law as Smoking in enclosed public places was banned in England and Wales on 1 JulyPaul Weller has praised troubled singer Amy Winehouse - insisting she is a good role model for young people, despite her battle with drugs. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/entertainment/Paul+Weller-40883.html

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