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Tommy Chong

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When Tommy Chong, one half of the legendary stoner duo Cheech & Chong pled guilty last year to shipping drug paraphernalia, he ended up serving nine months in jail. Rather than seeing his career go up in smoke, the That 70s Show regular is getting back to his stand-up roots. There’s talk of a C&C movie in the works (tentative title: Grumpy Old Stoners), but you can catch his act Saturday (January 29) at Yuk Yuk’s Downtown, where he performs with his life partner, Shelby. See Comedy Listings for details.

What were you doing during the presidential inauguration? Dancing the tango.

What kind of friends did you make in jail? I hung mostly with Hells Angels.

How did your time compare to Martha Stewart’s? Probably the same. Celebrity-in-jail status.

You’re half Chinese. Which half? Part that doesn’t show – the brain.

You were born in Edmonton, grew up in Calgary and moved to Vancouver. What do you miss most about Canada? The cold, miserable weather.

What do you miss least? The cold, miserable weather.

Thoughts on mad cow disease? I’d be mad, too, if I was eating my own people.

What else can you use a bong for? Incense burner.

How does your movie Up In Smoke hold up after 25 years? According to the residuals, very well, thank you.

If your life were a reality TV series, what would it be called? Dave’s Not Here.

Who would watch? Bush’s daughters.

What extras would be on the DVD? Recipes for how to make pot into butter.

Tips on keeping in shape in your 60s? Marry a young woman.

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