I smoked from age 16 until about a month ago. 22 years of two packs (at least) a day.

Quit three times during that time: boot camp, pregnancy, and once randomly.

I finally did it this time with Alan Carr's book. It is awesome. Cold turkey, and for me it was easy. I'd tried at least 10 times before this last quit, and it never worked.

I can't believe I ever smoked. I was a single mom and I spent at least $20,000 on cigarettes when I could buy my daughter a car or send her to state college for four years with that money.

The smell of my clothes and furniture gagged me after I quit. If people tell you that you do not stink when you smoke, they are lying.

Everyone has their own reasons to quit. Mine weren't health or wealth. I just know if I smoke one, I'll be smoking forever and I can't stand the thought of being a junkie ever again.