True, at least he was trying to smile warmly as he came down the stairs.
About that "leaf" comment, as far as I know (which probably isn't very far) Tolkien never intended for the "halflin's leaf" to be construed as some sort of marijuana.
Am I wrong on this? If not, then I wonder why Jackson would try to make it seem like everyone was running around having a good toke every now and then.
I don't think the fellowship would have gotten very far if they spent most of their time high as kites.
-Kevin