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Extraction Summary

7
People
9
Organizations
2
Locations
1
Events
2
Relationships
6
Quotes

Document Information

Type: Article excerpt / congressional oversight document
File Size: 1.27 MB
Summary

This document appears to be a page from a book or article discussing the normalization of marijuana use among celebrities and the media. It details admissions of drug use by Bill Maher, Woody Harrelson, Willie Nelson, and Michelle Phillips, contrasting these admissions with the strict policies of networks like ABC and the enforcement efforts of Drug Czar McCaffrey. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' footer, indicating it was included in a congressional investigation file, though the specific page does not mention Jeffrey Epstein directly.

People (7)

Name Role Context
Bill Maher Comedian / TV Host
Admitted to being a marijuana user at the Shadow Convention while hosting Politically Incorrect.
Woody Harrelson Actor / Hemp Activist
Stated 'I do smoke.'
Willie Nelson Musician
Confirmed in autobiography that he smoked pot in the White House.
Michael Jackson Radio Talk-show Host
Host of a program on KRLA (distinct from the pop singer).
Michelle Phillips Actress / Musician
Former member of the Mamas and the Papas; admitted she still enjoys smoking marijuana.
Ellen DeGeneres Comedian / Host
Mentioned as a cultural comparison regarding her coming out on the cover of TIME.
Barry McCaffrey Drug Czar
Referred to as 'drug czar McCaffrey'; noted for continuing a crusade against illegal substances and food supplements.

Organizations (9)

Name Type Context
Democrats
Mentioned in relation to their convention in Los Angeles.
ABC
Television network that forbade Bill Maher from admitting drug use on air.
Politically Incorrect
TV show hosted by Bill Maher.
KRLA
Radio station hosting Michael Jackson's program.
Mamas and the Papas
Musical group associated with Michelle Phillips.
TIME magazine
Publication featuring Ellen DeGeneres.
Newsweek
Publication mentioned hypothetically regarding a future presidential candidate.
Federal authorities
Addressed jokingly by Bill Maher.
House Oversight Committee
Implied by the footer stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.

Timeline (1 events)

August 2000
Shadow Convention
Los Angeles

Locations (2)

Location Context
Location of the Shadow Convention and Democratic Convention.
Location where Willie Nelson smoked pot.

Relationships (2)

Bill Maher Professional/Contractual ABC
ABC forbids him to say on Politically Incorrect
Michelle Phillips Interviewee/Interviewer Michael Jackson
On KRLA, radio talk-show host Michael Jackson’ s program, Michelle Phillips... said

Key Quotes (6)

"One hit is all I need now and it’ s punch-up time."
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"I’ m not just a pot reformer, I’ m a user"
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Quote #2
"Just making a light remark there, federal authorities."
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Quote #3
"I do smoke."
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Quote #4
"Yep, I’ m gay"
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Quote #5
"Yep, I’ m stoned"
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Full Extracted Text

Complete text extracted from the document (1,305 characters)

he smokes a joint to help him “fine-tune” his material. “One hit is all I
need now and it’ s punch-up time.”
At the Shadow Convention that took place while the Democrats
were in Los Angeles, Bill Maher revealed to the audience, “I’ m not just a
pot reformer, I’ m a user” —something which ABC forbids him to say on
Politically Incorrect—then quickly added, “Just making a light remark
there, federal authorities.”
Actor and hemp activist Woody Harrelson has stated, “I do
smoke.” Willie Nelson confirmed in his autobiography that he smoked
pot in the White House. And on KRLA, radio talk-show host Michael
Jackson’ s program, Michelle Phillips, actress and former member of the
Mamas and the Papas, said that she still enjoys smoking marijuana.
Just as Ellen DeGeneres appeared on the cover of TIME magazine
saying, “Yep, I’ m gay,” there might come a day when a presidential
candidate will appear on the cover of Newsweek saying, “Yep, I’ m
stoned.” Isn’ t that what young pot-smokers need—good role
models—so they won’ t be ashamed of their private pleasure seeking?
Meanwhile, drug czar McCaffrey would continue his crusade, not
only against illegal substances, but perhaps also against certain food
supplements, such as a popular herbal mixture with a reputation for aiding
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