Janet Yellen Inhaled But ‘It’s Been A Long Time,’ She Tells Stephen Colbert About Weed Consumption, Psychedelics In China: Video
Stephen Colbert, host of CBS’ “The Late Show,” asked outgoing U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday whether she had ever inhaled when she smoked marijuana just after graduating college.
“Well, I think the answer is yes. I mean it’s been a long time,” Yellen said. She then explained that in order to learn how to inhale she had to go out and buy a pack of cigarettes and practice.
“The first time I smoked these cigarettes, it was awful. I was coughing. It was terrible. I couldn’t imagine how anybody could inhale,” she said.
How Was The Cannabis?
“It was okay, Yellen replied. “Neither here nor there. I didn’t really do it again for the rest of my life. But within six months, I was smoking three packs a day.” She added that she quit smoking, …