Joselin's book deals with smoking pot, family, and inter-personal relationships. I thought posing some questions to her about all that could be stone cold awesome and enlightening for GuySpeak nation. She thought so too, and was pleased to share her thoughts with us.
Funny Guy: Joselin, first things first: Are you high right now? Are you a stoner yourself?
Joselin Linder: Well, I fancy myself more of a capillary busting alcoholic, but I have
spent a great deal of time staring at sparkly things after eating, smoking and...smoking pot.
FG: Often I get asked by readers, if a stoner and non stoner can ever truly forge a long term relationship. What do you think?
JL: Are you kidding? Absolutely! But only if the non-stoner is really, really stupid. Just kidding. Sometimes high strung anxiety ridden non-smokers need a laid back drum circle having stoner to balance them out. I think it is a really Zen union, actually. Stoners are seriously
some of the best people. So are non-stoners.
FG: Do you think parents should smoke weed or drink with their kids?
JL: Well, I think it really adds a level of trust and friendship to an adult-child/parent relationship. But I think anyone still in college would just find the whole thing pretty horrifying. I say skip it until the 23rd birthday. (The kid's not the parent's...) As for the characters in my book, they aren't totally sure at this point how they are related when we meet them in the story.
FG: Why is weed illegal?
JL: Because Stoners are too lazy to do the leg work to get it legalized. Except for the stoners in the 16 states where it's been legalized for medicinal purposes and the ones where it's pending. But it's pretty lame because it's such a wonderful drug. So, I guess I'll say it's
because stoner's are lazy.
FG: What are some warning signs that you or your partner is too fixated on marijuana or alcohol?
JL: I think if he/she takes a hit while you are going down on him/her, you have a problem. Unless that's kind of part of the whole deal. Maybe you like that. Maybe that's a challenge. Then it's not a problem. I think it has to be judged on a couple-by-couple basis. But if your partner is killing you because he talks like Spicoli, maybe it's time to get out.
FG: Do you think weed is a gateway drug to...hooking up with people you wouldn't otherwise? ie beer goggles, weed goggles...
JL: Pot is such a pleasant drug. But some people just shouldn't do drugs. It makes them do stupid things. If you are that person, try yoga or fishing. I don't think it's a gateway drug. I think hormones are a gateway drug.
FG: What advice would you give to those who get chastised for not indulging in substances?
JL: Hang out with stoners. They just want everybody to get along. They'll love you for you. And also, stick to your guns. This world is full of a lot of crazy shit. If you'd like to remember it, all the power to you.
FG: If a family gets closer through the use of substances is that cheating? shady? Irresponsible?
JL: I don't think drugs can make you close. There has to be something else there. In the book, the Robinson family definitely has a relationship through weed but when the oldest son Fritz, quits smoking pot, he maintains this loving dedication to everyone else. He builds
them a pot mansion and everything!
FG: Why do stoners get a bad rap?
JL: I think it depends who you ask. Bill Clinton likes pot. So does our president. James Brown liked pot. I've heard Cameron Diaz is a pothead and so is Brad Pitt. Probably Sarah Palin doesn't smoke but I wouldn't put it past Todd.
FG: What's the best way to tell your partner they smoke too much
for your liking? Is that something that have a right to do?
JL: I once had a boyfriend who was a pretty heavy smoker. In fact, he was so bad that one day I asked our mutual friend if it would be fair for me to tell him that I liked him better sober. The friend looked at me with pity and replied, "Oh no, Joselin. That'd be like telling a fat
man you'd like him better skinny." So I think you'd have to go with your gut.
FG: Some people need to get high in order to "get in the mood". What's your take on that?
JL: Oh yeah! In Annie Hall. Remember? Diane Keaton needed pot and Woody Allen hated that she was high during sex. Do you think that's really a thing? I think it's just another way to get out of sex. You know, like a headache.
FG: Where can our readers pick up your book? And, do you have any questions for me?
JL: It's in stores now and Amazon.com and BarnesAndNobles.com. I only have one question for you: Do you party...?
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