Stars themselves produce complex organic molecules

Op-Ed: 'Complex organic matter' throughout the universe
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/313446

" Prof. Sun Kwok and Dr. Yong Zhang of The University of Hong Kong
show that an organic substance commonly found throughout the Universe
contains a mixture of aromatic (ring-like) and aliphatic (chain-like)
components. The compounds are so complex that their chemical structures
resemble those of coal and petroleum. Since coal and oil are remnants of
ancient life, this type of organic matter was thought to arise only from
living organisms."