Marilyn Manson takes an ecstasy pill, shares cage with a baboon

Controversial rocker Marilyn Manson ended up sharing a cage with a baboon after taking an ecstasy pill.

Manson found himself face to face with the ape after taking the drug in a zoo in Florida.

He said: "It was the first time I saw a baboon face to face. They said whatever you do don't look him in the eye so that's all I could do.

"They actually let me in. Some irresponsible bastard said lets put Marilyn Manson on ecstasy in a cage with a red arse baboon."

Manson also revealed he is considering getting a tattoo on his penis. He said: "I wanted to put a tattoo, if I would get one there, that would say buyer beware."

Manson sparked controversy by comparing troubled singer Amy Winehouse to a can of soured fermented herring. The Swedish delicacy has a pungent odour described as combining rotten eggs, rancid butter and vinegar.

Manson said it was like "Amy Winehouse in a can" but quickly withdrew the harsh remark saying "I didn't mean to say that" on the Graham Norton Show.