4 Quotes & Sayings By Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin was born in San Diego, California, and began his career as a stand-up comedian. After making his film debut in "Up in Smoke," Cheech moved to Los Angeles and went on to appear in numerous films and television shows. He has delighted in the role of Tommy Chong in the stoner-comedy series, "Cheech & Chong." He starred with Tommy Chong in "Half Baked," a comedy about two potheads who get involved with a drug smuggling ring. In the film, he played himself Read more

Cheech is also known for playing Tommy Chong's brother, Nicky.

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To me, you have to declare yourself a Chicano in order to be a Chicano. That makes a Chicano a Mexican-American with a defiant political attitude that centers on his or her right to self-definition. I'm a Chicano because I say I am. Cheech Marin
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Loyalty and communication are always rewarded in sports. Cheech Marin
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Growing up in Southern California, it's all car culture. When I was a kid, I knew every single model of every single car dealer; I knew every style of every year. Cheech Marin