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Blur's Alex James: Ashtray Blunder at Christmas Party

1/1/2025

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Blur's bassist, Alex James, found himself in a hilarious predicament at a church Christmas party when he accidentally used an antique figurine of the naked baby Jesus as an ashtray. After stubbing out his cigarette and breaking the statue, he humorously detailed the mishap in his book, 'Over The Rainbow: Tales from an Unexpected Year.'

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Blur's bassist, Alex James, found himself in a hilarious predicament at a church Christmas party when he accidentally used an antique figurine of the naked baby Jesus as an ashtray. After stubbing out his cigarette and breaking the statue, he humorously detailed the mishap in his book, 'Over The Rainbow: Tales from an Unexpected Year.'