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“I'm not saying pot is a bad thing. I know plenty of people who should be smoking pot. I'm just not one of those people. I don't think it would be the best drug for me. What am I going to do, start doing drugs at my age? It's a little late. I'm a mother of two. It's probably not the best idea for…” quote by Mary-Louise Parker
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“I'm not saying pot is a bad thing. I know plenty of people who should be smoking pot. I'm just not one of those people. I don't think it would be the best drug for me. What am I going to do, start doing drugs at my age? It's a little late. I'm a mother of two. It's probably not the best idea for me to start getting into it now.”

Mary-Louise Parker

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Source Interview: Podcast “The Longest Shortest Time”, 2015

She acknowledges personal limits and responsibilities, choosing not to start drug use despite curiosity or peer pressure.

In simple terms: She decides against trying marijuana because of age, motherhood, and health concerns.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize health and family over experimentation.

Themes

responsibility parenting health self‑control

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

personal ethical

When to use this quote

  • parenting decisions
  • health choices
  • stress management

Key Concepts

addiction risk social pressure personal values

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal responsibilities shape health choices?
  • What alternatives exist for stress relief?
A Different Perspective

May overlook potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis for some conditions.

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