You’ve probably seen Orlando Jones in any number of movies and television shows, but I like to remember him as the innocent 7 UP spokesperson with the “Make 7 — Up Yours!” campaign. Hilarious.

Anyways, in a new interview with Parade magazine, Jones talks about why he’s a pain in the ass to cook for and why going green is a double-edged sword. Here are some highlights:

On being a vegan:

“I’m like vegan raw, so I’m really a pain in the butt about what I eat. I’ve been pursuing it actively for 14 years. But, actually, I’m a weird vegan because I don’t mind cooking meat for my friends. I don’t really subscribe to the theory that meat is going to kill you even though I don’t touch it. I’m sort of in the “anything in moderation” camp.”

On pursuing the green lifestyle:

“It’s like a double-edged sword. On one level I believe in an organic lifestyle and recycling and trying to cut down on energy consumption and everything else. But I’m not really a fan of doing anything to the “nth degree” because I think economically it’s an expensive lifestyle which a lot of people can’t afford. I kind of feel like it’s better in moderation. The yin and yang to me is about balancing it all.”

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Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.

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