"Old Man Sam" has smoked for more than 25-years. Ashley Napier

John, 65, does not remember when he started smoking. John does not have a brand preference. Cagla Alkanold

A homeless man, depicted here choking from trying to talk and smoke at the same time. He has smoked for more than 30- years and does not remember the reason for starting. Gniewomira Swaldek

Robert, 68, began smoking just before he joined the army at 19. "I just picked it up," he said. "I already had the habit before I went." Robert said that although he has asthma he has never tired to quit smoking. Heather Duffy

Lou Baxter, 58, started with Camel brand at 21. Lou continues to smoke because he finds it relaxing. Jonathan Cody

Frank, 67, cannot remember when he started, but "I just finished the New York Marathon, can't I celebrate?" Sofia Negron

Dimitri Spyrou, 68, has been a heavy smoker for over 40 years. He started when he got out of the army at age 24. He refused to comment on why he started or why he continues. All he would say is, "I wish my son would quit." Theodore Spyrou

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