Tobey Maguire's leather ban

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Apr 10, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Tobey Maguire has imposed a leather ban on himself. Tobey Maguire -smart EPA/SEAN MASTERSON

Tobey Maguire -smart EPA/SEAN MASTERSONThe 'Spider-Man' star, who has been a vegetarian for fourteen years, is determined to become more animal friendly, starting with all leather goods.Tobey recently ordered a non-leather interior for his new car, and has even started wearing shoes "made from canvas and stuff like that".The 31-year-old actor describes himself as "close to becoming a vegan", and as well as not eating meat he also abstains from eggs, cheese and milk. He said in an interview with Parade magazine: "It's never really been that hard for me. I've never had any desire to eat meat. In fact, when I was a kid I would have a really difficult time eating meat at all. It had to be the perfect bite, with no fat or gristle or bone or anything like that. "I don't judge people who eat meat, that's not for me to say, but the whole thing just sort of bums me out."Tobey has also revealed he is considering moving out of Los Angeles for the sake of his five-month-old daughter Ruby - his child with fiancée Jennifer Meyer.He said: "I'm at that stage where I have to start thinking about where I want Ruby to grow up and go to school. And even though Los Angeles is pretty laid back, maybe, it would be a good idea to try a different, less ambitious kind of atmosphere."The hotly anticipated third 'Spider-Man' film hits cinema screens next month.(C) BANG Media International

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wordsterApr 10th, 2007 - 14:18:36

Hurrah for Tobey! It's nice to see that some stars are morally responsible. Like fur, leather is a by-product of a process that tortures and slaughters innocent animals. And like fur, since there are many substitutes around --most which are better for making shoes and garments-- there is no need to kill animals for their skins. If everyone would follow Tobey's lead, the world would be a kinder and better place.

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EricApr 10th, 2007 - 18:07:05

Awesome for Tobey. I hope he instills those values in his child(ren).

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T.winterApr 11th, 2007 - 20:18:36

Yay Tobey! I had no idea he was so thoughtful and compassionate. I think I'm in love :) Go Vegan!

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