Showing posts with label Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Overheard in the House:



Steve Cohen

“Listen up: here in this country, federal law continues to classify marijuana as a Class 1 narcotic—the same as heroin, crystal meth, cocaine… and we hand out penalties just the same! It’s stupid! It’s bad policy! It’s a waste of our resources! Why in the holy fuck don’t we ask actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman if pot is as dangerous as heroin.”

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee)




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Phillip Seymour Hoffman
“Well, marijuana never left me dead with a syringe sticking in my arm, so I think the answer is no.”

Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Oscar-winning actor who was found dead Feb. 2, after apparently overdosing on heroin.





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Steve Cohen

“See? If you want the best information available, go speak to someone with experience.”


Rep. Cohen

Monday, February 3, 2014

Overheard in New York City:



Phillip Seymour Hoffman
"Oops."

Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Oscar-winning actor who was found dead Feb. 2, after apparently overdosing on heroin. Hoffman, who was open about his struggles with addictions, was one of the most gifted actors of his generation and leaves behind a wife and three young children.