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WATCH: Gov. Rick Perry Talks Pot on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in Austin

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Jimmy Kimmel is broadcasting his late night show from Austin the week of South by Southwest.

Governor Rick Perry appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night.

The talk show has relocated to Austin for the week of South by Southwest. Gov. Perry got a mix of cheers and boos when introduced. He hinted he may run again for president, saying “America is a great place for second chances.”

Perry and Kimmel also talked about efforts towards decriminalizing marijuana.

"For over a decade we’ve lowered the penalties," Perry told Kimmel. "We’re trying to be smart about it. You don’t want to ruin a kid’s life for having a joint.”

Perry denied ever using pot personally, but he and Kimmel joked about the marijuana smell left in the dressing room Perry used: Snoop Dogg had used the same room the night before.

Watch Part 1 of Perry's interview:

http://youtu.be/mPJqeDzf5UQ

Part 2:

http://youtu.be/agDTM7hdjqk

Laura first joined the KUT team in April 2012. She now works for the statewide program Texas Standard as a reporter and producer. Laura came to KUT from the world of television news. She has worn many different hats as an anchor, reporter and producer at TV stations in Austin, Amarillo and Toledo, OH. Laura is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, a triathlete and enjoys travel, film and a good beer. She enjoys spending time with her husband and pets.