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I used to smoke marijuana. But I'll tell you something: I…

“I used to smoke marijuana. But I'll tell you something: I would only smoke it in the late evening. Oh, occasionally the early evening, but usually the late evening - or the mid-evening. Just the early evening, midevening and late evening. Occasionally, early afternoon, early mid-afternoon, or…” quote by Steve Martin
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“I used to smoke marijuana. But I'll tell you something: I would only smoke it in the late evening. Oh, occasionally the early evening, but usually the late evening - or the mid-evening. Just the early evening, midevening and late evening. Occasionally, early afternoon, early mid-afternoon, or perhaps the late-midafternoon. Oh, sometimes the early-mid-late-early morning. . . But never at dusk!”

Steve Martin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He describes his precise timing for smoking marijuana, emphasizing preference for evening hours and avoiding dusk.

In simple terms: He only smokes at specific evening times, never at dusk.

Key Takeaway

Choose consistent, safe routines.

Themes

habit timing personal preference substance use

Mood

reflective informal

Type

personal anecdote humorous

When to use this quote

  • Evening social gatherings
  • personal relaxation rituals
  • planning daily routines

Key Concepts

Chronobiology self‑regulation social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does timing affect your experience?
  • What reasons might you have for avoiding dusk?
A Different Perspective

The anecdote may normalize irregular substance use.

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