Ben Sinclair, co-creator of HBO’s High Maintenance, sparked a joint on his balcony with author Etgar Keret to promote Etgar’s new book of stories Fly Already. They had a funny expansive chat about mistaken identity, stoner labels, plus the funniest and saddest pot stories Etgar has ever experienced.
I Love Your Show HIGH TIMES, Whoever You Are
Ben Sinclair: I guess I’m supposed to ask you some questions for free.
Etgar Keret: I should leverage my answers in a way that will give you ideas for your show.
Ben Sinclair: For my show High Maintenance, which people call High Times all the time. They say, “I love High Times. Can I get a picture?” And I say, “Okay, but what’s my name?” And they don’t know my name.
Etgar Keret: Really?
Ben Sinclair: Yeah. They say, “I’m such a big fan. Can I get your real name?”
Etgar Keret: Your real name. (laughter) Yeah.
Ben Sinclair: This is us smoking a joint together.
FLY ALREADY And Boris Johnson’s Hair
Ben Sinclair: You have four pot stories in your new book Fly Already. Why so many pot stories?
Etgar Keret: When I smoked pot … I don’t function very well, so I outsource everything. Let’s say I have to buy something in the store. I give the guy my wallet and I say, “How much is it?” He says, “Three dollars.” So he takes three dollars (out of my wallet) because I’m too stoned. So far it’s worked.
Ben Sinclair: You let people coddle you.
Etgar Keret: I become very trusting.