I quit on December 18th 2011, 2 1/2 weeks ago.
I've been smoking for over 40 years and have quit for short periods over that amount of time.
About ten years ago, I went from cigarettes to those little filtered cigars.
Only problem is, I was inhaling the cigars which is probably worse than inhaling the cigarettes.
I was just kidding myself with the cigars.
I quit because I have 2 small grandchildren and another coming next month.
They are the joy of my life and I want to be around for them as long as I can.
I quit cold turkey......It's been almost 3 weeks and I'm over the worst of it (I think)
I haven't even had one puff since Dec. 18th.
I really don't see myself ever smoking again.