Colin Farrell Campaigns Against Bullying

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Colin Farrell Campaigns Against Bullying
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          May 26, 2010
          
        
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Colin Farrell appeared on Ellen DeGeneres's talk show Wednesday and read aloud a statement he'd written regarding bulling among kids.

The host took the opportunity to thank Farrell for his statement. Farrell, whose brother is gay, has spoken at length about bullying and antigay harassment in schools.

Watch Farrell's statement here.

        
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