McCartney Came Up With Harrelson's Zombie Ruse

1 month ago 27th Sep 09:45

Woody Harrelson talking on 'that' paparazzi attack and how becoming a vegan effected his life

Sir Paul McCartney turned spin doctor for pal Woody Harrelson when the actor hit the headlines for attacking paparazzi in New York in April (09) -the Beatles star was the one who suggested the actor told reporters he thought the snapper was a zombie.

The movie star was reported to police after flying into a rage at La Guardia airport when a paparazzi cameraman refused to leave him and his daughter alone. Harrelson was caught on camera attacking the unnamed man and smashing his equipment.

Shortly after the incident, the actor released a statement, in which he explained he was confused after spending days shooting new film Zombieland - and thought the cameraman was a member of the undead

"I flew to New York, still very much in character... I was startled by a paparazzo, who I quite understandably mistook for a zombie".

Harrelson now explains the ruse was dreamed up by McCartney.

He tells Playboy magazine, "That was Paul's idea... I was feeling awfulabout it (attack), and I ran into Sir Paul McCartney. We've been friendsfor a long time through our shared passion for veganism and many other issues. He's got such a great capacity for happiness.

I flew to New York, still very much in character... I was startled by a paparazzo, who I quite understandably mistook for a zombieWoody Harrelson

"I told him what happened and also that I'd just finished this movie called Zombieland, and Paul said, 'That's it, man. Just tell the press you thought the cameraman was a zombie.' So that's what we went with".

In other news the actor credits turning vegan in his 20s after a stranger promised him it would cure his chronic acne - with turning his life around.

The actor claims a meat and dairy diet ruined his skin and left him lethargic and sluggish.

Harrelson, 49, has been a vegan for 25 years, and now only eats raw foods.

The No Country for Old Men star tells Maxim magazine, "It's been at least 20 years. I used to eat burgers and steak, and I would just be knocked out afterward; I had to give it up.

"The first thing was dairy. I was about 24 years old and I had tons of acne and mucus. I met some random girl on a bus who told me to quit dairy and all those symptoms would go away three days later. By God she was right."