Ashley Baker

Larry is 54 and has been smoking since he was in his early twenties. He stands outside at least four to six times a day to get a drag. He says that he worries about the repercussions, but not enough to quit cold turkey.

Hiu Yau

Walter is 62 and says, "I started smoking when I joined the army… on and off for 40 years now."

Jane Kim

Mr. Kim is 55 years old, and his sentiments about smoking are, "It used to look good. Now I'm addicted."

Shandy Lee

Jeff is 53 and states that he started smoking a long time ago, so long that he cannot remember. The reason he smokes is "because everybody did." Posing for the camera, he says, "you want me to take off my hat?"

Wai Wong

Sandra, age 34, says this of smoking: "It's stress-releasing. [I think] It's social…"

Anonymous

Steve, age 36, is a heavy smoker. In his own words, "I can't even remember when I started smoking… but it's a very bad habit!"

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