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Carol Leifer Or Herschel Walker–Who Would You

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Comedians, Reality TV.

Celebrity Apprentice hasn’t been too nice to vegetarians, as the potential CEOs have been given the “You’re Fired” order with neither a fruit basket nor a severance package.

This season comedian Carol Leifer was the first to go (but she did squeeze some money out of Donald for an animal charity), while Herschel Walker got the pink slip after he failed trying to make executive decisions about chicken when he doesn’t even eat it.

Better luck next time guys.

A business lunch is still available. Between the two contestants, who would you rather do…

Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences Presents "From Stand-Up To Sitcom" Hershel Walker press conference New York City

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Jeff Garlin has lost weight by cutting almost every animal from his diet but fish.

The Curb Your Enthusiasm pescatarian has written a book, My Footprint: Carrying The Weight Of The World, that details his journey to lose both pounds on his body and impact on the environment.

Suffering a stroke in 2000, Garlin admitted his diet in the past couldn’t have enabled him to go from 320 to 260 pounds.

“I’m not fat from eating too many apples. It’s very serious, man. I could’ve died.”

Not only is Garlin enjoying better health, but he’s also gotten in good with the cool green kids.

He’s friends with Ed Begley Jr. and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator Larry David, both who are into the environmental scene.

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Sarah Silverman–Marriage Like Meat, Gross And Crazy

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 in Actresses, Comedians, Food & Drink.

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Hilarious comedian Sarah Silverman has a new man in her life, Alec Sulkin, who she became involved with after stalking, or, uh,  following him on Twitter.

“I wrote him a note that said, ‘You’re funny,’ ” she said, according to People. “When we finally met, he came over to my place, walked in the door, put out his hand and said, ‘Hi, I’m Alec.’ We’ve spent every day together since.”

Although she has nothing but kind words to say about the relationship, Silverman warns never to mention the “M” word to her.

“It’s just not for me,” she says about marriage. “I’m a vegetarian, but I don’t have a problem if you want a hamburger. Marriage, to me, is like eating meat. I think it’s gross and f***ing crazy. It’s this superbarbaric, old-timey tradition that no one remembers we don’t have to do anymore.”

Does marriage also come with increasing your risk of gaining weight in the abdomen, high blood pressure, clogged arteries and havoc on the environment?

Sounds like Silverman is pretty open to other lifestyles, as long as no one’s imposing one on her.

The next time you invite Silverman to a party, you can bring your married couples. But don’t forget your civil unions, LTRs and soley egg/sperm donor partnerships.

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Carol Leifer Misses Cheese, Saves Money On Clothing

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 in Authors, Comedians, Fashion, Food & Drink.

Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences Presents "From Stand-Up To Sitcom"

Carol Leifer is set to make an appearance at the Tuscon Festival of Books on March 14 to discuss her latest book, When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win.

During a recent interview with the Arizona Daily Star, Carol admitted there were a few drawbacks to her decision to go vegan.

“I think the thing I miss the most is cheese,” she said but added that “you can really work around anything.”

On the other hand, she’s being frugal by not purchasing pricier items made from animal products.

“I’m saving so much money because I don’t buy wool any more, and I don’t buy leather.”

Which probably explains why she’ll only splurge on a pair of Stella McCartney shoes every once in awhile.

“Stella McCartney is my new savior. It’s pricey, so I buy it sparingly. It’s really good stuff.”

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Comedian Carol Leifer is one of the contestants on Celebrity Apprentice 3, which debuts on NBC March 14 at 9/8 c.

Leifer, who became a vegan last year, has decided to donate the $250,000 to Long Island North Shore Animal League if she wins the top prize.

“There is a huge pet overpopulation crisis in this country,” Leifer says in the video where she discusses her chosen charity. “Four million cats and dogs are euthanized every year. And as far as I’m concerned, that’s four million too many.”

Practicing what she preaches, Leifer and her partner have a total of seven rescue animals.

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Hal Sparks Avoiding Vegan Cake

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, February 19th, 2010 in Actors, Comedians, Food & Drink.

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Just when you thought every veg celebrity was camping out at Real Food Daily, there are some looking to avoid it.

But sometimes it’s too good to resist.

When Hal Sparks was asked what his favorite kind of cake was, he answered, “There’s a vegan banana creme cake at Real Food Daily (in Santa Monica) that is great. I’ll have that on occasion when I eat there. Otherwise cake is something I can really do without.”

Hal Sparks has big plans for the year 2010, which include covering as much of the world as possible, making friends and connections on the web and staying away from cake.

“My goal of being on every social-networking site in existence is getting closer every day. This year for me is all about touring, streaming and tweeting . . . and avoiding cake.”

Best of luck to Sparks, but given the insanely deliciousness taste of vegan desserts, his last mentioned goal may not be attainable.

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Carol Leifer On Ellen DeGeneres, Michael Vick And Veganism

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, February 8th, 2010 in Comedians, Food & Drink.

Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences Presents "From Stand-Up To Sitcom"

Comedian and Celebrity Apprentice competitor Carol Leifer spoke with  Miami New Times when she confirmed the rumor that she really does have a copy of Michael Vick‘s apology for his involvement with dogfighting.

“Yes, we have it framed in our house,” Leifer said. “I had heard that the Humane Society had put it up for auction, and I thought this could be a double whammy of what us Jews call a mitzvah. I plan on selling it again when the time is really ripe, and I’ll donate the money again to another animal rights group.”

Leifer said Vick’s handwriting is horrible, along with his spelling.

Ouch!

Leifer shares company with another famous vegan lesbian comedian, Ellen DeGeneres.

“It’s funny because I had been vegan for about six months when I went to a taping of Ellen’s show. She had heard that I was vegan and was inquiring about it. Lesbians are really known for being animal lovers. Gay women always have so many pets.”

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Carol Leifer “Vegetarian Times” February 2010

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, January 25th, 2010 in Comedians, Food & Drink.

'From Stand Up to Sitcom'

What would you do if you woke up one day to find your previously known as vegetarian son or daughter sinking his or her teeth into a Carl Jr.’s burger?

Comedian and Celebrity Apprentice star Carol Leifer would have a heart attack–even though her cholesterol is probably pretty low from all that soy she consumes.

“I don’t know how or if I could ever handle that,”  Leifer said, in the February 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times. “The day I see my son biting into a hamburger, you’re going to have to revive me.”

As for now, little three year old Bruno is enjoying the same diet as mom, with no signs of rebellion.

“He loves tofu and edamame. And your kids really do want to eat what you eat.”

Plus, Leifer’s already introduced him to the animal welfare side of things.

“Hopefully, we’ll have inundated him with so much knowledge that he’ll make the connection between visiting Animal Acres and recognizing that those animals were spared from some place.”

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