My name is Mike Anderson, I have wanted to tell this story for a while.  I am 60 years old.  I smoked my first cigarette when I was 16.  That's a long time by anybody's measure.  Well I actually quit about 33 months ago on August 17, 2005. Has anyone pressed you about your smoking?  Given you all the horrid health reasons and all the other BS.  It's really irritating.  After age 40, you probably would quit if you could, but everyone makes it all too personal.  As if you are smoking just to irritate them. Hey don't forget to rate my lens, I appreciate the help for my lens rank.  If you have not joined Squidoo, hey do it now it's free, here's a link Squidoo Sign Up