Q&A with Tommy Chong | TIME

The hippie icon recently celebrated his 70th birthday, published his 2nd book, and announced the end of his 26-year feud with Cheech Marin
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Q&A with Tommy Chong | TIME
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[@rmcdaniel423]

70 years old, and he honestly says "I'm looking forward to the future"! Tommy's too cool.

[@NothingToYou]

Man, I'm so relaxed just listening to this guy.

[@freeman6639]

Interesting fact: Did you know that Tommy Chong is actually a Canadian who was born in Canada.

[@trayvonjackson4830]

The majority of his children where born in the USA 🇺🇸, and are Americans 🇺🇸.

[@trayvonjackson4830]

Tommy Chong has spent more of his life in the USA 🇺🇸, then in Canada 🇨🇦.

[@nan-sea3814]

as opposed to a canadian born NOT born in canada??????

[@Balanced_Void91]

great interview, loved it

[@Bigbadpoppaj]

Always think of tht 70's show

[@oX313Xo]

i started crying cuz those two are so awsome

[@da959]

Up in Smoke is to me one of the most epich movies of all time. I still look up the car sequence on You-Tube from time to time.I always get a huge laugh out of it for sure. Both of these guys are pure geniuos!!!

[@scorpionkings]

Up in smoke was an awesome movie! There albums were funny as hell to listen..

[@lily0ness]

Awesome man. :D

[@Psychedelic_Dreamer94]

i love him in that 70s show as leo hes so awesome

[@einXtein]

This interview is so cosmic...

[@mrexecutive]

10 Years Later 💙😭

[@Black_Goreinu]

this guys is excellent in that 70's show...

[@Dhime]

duuuude I want that SHIRT!

[@YairNavarrete]

he is awesome

[@B33fisGud]

I love his shirt.

[@TheElectricOak]

great t-shirt

[@hardlawd]

sound so calm and relaxed

[@Gofankok]

keep it coming tommy

[@kneegrowNec]

hate seeing tommy get old but the man will never go out of style. up in smoke still classic

[@AUSSIE1PRIDE]

HAHAHA YES!, he was so stoned during this interview LOOL!

[@mellovvfellovv]

his shirt is so chill

[@FuckDaWorld215]

i love that guy

[@josedelossantos2428]

Cheech & Chong man grew up with you guys in the 70s I’m 62 that tells you I’m coming up in years. You guys are icons for sure you pave the way for grass weed Yesca pot ganja

[@WILD__THINGS]

he makes a great point when he talks about "pot movies" being an experience. all those classics, up in smoke, still smoking, dazed and confused, friday, half baked, pineapple express, they all take you on a ride, or shall i say flight, and entertain all the way through. especially if you smoke first

[@iscream22]

Im seeing Cheech and Chong tomorrow night in DC at the Warner Theater IM SO PUMPED

[@ephemerol]

what a good natured guy. we need more humans like this.

[@usif123]

is there a problem ociffer?

[@obigity]

Man i could listen to chong talk and tell stories forever it would be the best to smoke a joint with him

[@bodep420]

i like his shirt

[@chivasgreaser]

think green !!! go green !!

[@kprnr7140]

One day the sad news will breakbthat one of these legends has past away.

[@monkeymanjim]

LEGEND!!!! he wrote the rules to my life

[@megadeath685]

He looks sooo baked!

[@Pheelix11]

He's probably blazed in this

[@subcool420]

Tommy is so chill, he speaks of cannabis being mainstream but he served 3 years due to draconian laws. If you study the case he didn't ship to PA but the DEA acting like a customer harassed him for 6 months and even sent the payment for the glass. In the end he said ship it already and they busted him. I am pretty sure this cat is not a threat to anyone even himself. On a side note The DEA did him a favor he is hotter than ever now!

[@phillygrl69]

He looks good!

[@sethalos]

I love ya Tommy...keep up the good fight brother.

[@robdobbler]

Amen.

[@xHASSUNAx]

"Is that a good thing?" "Oh it's an excellent thing" :D

[@EphemeralProductions]

He's 70?! Wow! :0

[@xopinkieox]

Has anyone realized that his shirt says "Reefer" on it? Haha :). That's greeattt.

[@elementskating1]

@TechPBpaintball lmaoo he stalled there for a couple of seconds lol

[@DavyBrando]

That Reese's Peanut Buttercup shirt couldn't be more apt for him. Hahaha I would love to share some yarns over a doob with him.

[@quickstep920]

i love reefer peanut butter cups

[@MagiciansOfPerdition]

I gotta find out where to buy that shirt! lol

[@EphemeralProductions]

He's such a funny cute old man! hehe Jokester indeed! :)

[@captcarl2]

lol @ his reefer shirt.

[@qwas123451]

look at his shirt!! hahaha

[@7CATALYST25]

"I'm looking forward to... the future" *hand thrust*

[@morphix1988]

Tommy! I recently heard the horrific news that you had cancer..but I know that you will overcome it! Get well soon my friend!

[@furnacefire]

I like what he says at the end about how they broke the race game....that is soo cool...pot brings everyone together man....to the point where there is no race...just love amongst all conscience beings....man that's awesome! peace and conscience love to us all~~~

[@jkzl1008]

Used to listen to them on vinyl at parties as a tennager - Dave's not here... sister mary elephant... sargent stadenko... haha ha ha ha ha!!!!!

[@jimevans9]

Oh wow man

[@Dragonetti1976]

You know, Cheech and Chong brought out, how back in the day that's how things were man, simple life, good times with smoke, and going with the flow.

[@sellz22]

Both

[@nicolasfacchin1782]

id recognize that quote anywhere (The Union) hahaha

[@lopeztal99]

Hey it's Leo! Hey man!

[@SuperCaptaincannabis]

i want his shirt.

[@Cubedays]

He looks freakin good for his age !!

[@froggy2766]

I believe his eyes are forever red lolol

[@MrHoebag666]

the reeses reefer shirt. shits amazing.

[@thesuperfatty]

tommy chong is immortal :D

[@addrenalinedrummer]

he looks so baked at 3:02

[@PrestonDowMusic]

I was kinda hoping his voice would be like it is on that 70's show. I can't believe he's 70. doesn't seem like it.

[@ThePratticus]

I'm look forward to.....THE FUTURE

[@MMArmaggedon]

I want that shirt Chong is wearing. "Reefer"?

[@poonageproductions]

@totalfreshness ima cry too, also if cheech dies, i loved their movies

[@kurtizzyflush]

@MexicanDicer "A picture of a photohut? Wow! That's like art man!"

[@BruggsBunny]

this guy is the MAN. lmao

[@petrol11]

You gotta say for 70 - it looks like weed keeps you young ;) Keep truckin' Tommy!

[@ragnarthelibrarian]

"its an excellent thing"

[@AnyoneCanSee]

I am interested to know if young people are still into these guys. I used to watch the movies when I smoked pot back in 84-85 but that was not long after the movies came out. Are they still big with young people?

[@LittleLimaBean]

fuck! i love him so much

[@larz2649]

Nine years latter . . . Oh, Happy Day!

[@xNGaPuNiShEr]

this guy is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo high

[@rapcity041]

he was high in dat interview...man i wish 2 smoke wit Tommy

[@cheerio6557]

Tommy your are the best ! Believe! Free the weed! End the greed grow at home !!!

[@iscream22]

They are

[@jonsamuthafucka]

Its funny how she kept mentioning "all these stoner comedy" movies and only named pineapple express and Harold and Kumar hahaha

[@DianaMcr101]

Baked not fired its the healthier choice ;D haha

[@TheHersey]

"everybody thinks we're them"... that's deep

[@RastafariPoet]

Yup exactly lol

[@pingles319]

he looks like anthony hopkins :)

[@wgraves4786]

He looks good! 71! He should speak to my father hahe

[@heyhocodyo01]

Its leo man

[@111danielp111]

73 and still looking great, i guess that means smoke as much weed as you can and yo uwill look great! :D

[@freshPrincess626]

what other ones have there been recently?

[@brukernavn142]

@totalfreshness i will too

[@IXxAmplifiedxX]

@WillShakespeare2007 HELL YEAH! i watch their movies 24/7

[@pieordi]

2:33 did she say Pineackle Appspress or am i just really high

[@MexicanDicer]

so, did he close the photohut or not?

[@DoYouFeelLucky]

@alphadogstudio I believe his mother was Scots-Irish.

[@sternumagnum]

Carpe diem, the right meaning...

[@supergosciu18]

Leo That's 70 Show

[@TheSkinnj]

@DropDeadGuitar that's freaking funny haha =D

[@sammujkic7869]

Love you man 🤗💖💖💖💖💖I bean smoking hmmmmmm 1989 I'm still smoking 2019 only crup life it's better when u smoking keep smoking lol dr Chong recommends 😉

[@slash2jimi]

lol gotcha 4:20 is tomorrow and i got no weed :( im sad... everyone smoke an extra bowl for me ;( im not in town so i dont know how to get it.

[@puhl117]

He does really good with interviews. But i feel like people dont take him serious enough which is a shame because hes actually really smart.

[@152sith]

Tommy is STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONED