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"Why I Smoke"
My cigarettes are my friend
The risks are exaggerated
My lungs can handle a little smoke
Get real! That's just a picture!
Not me! I blow out most of the smoke!
I don't see any changes in my body
It helps me concentrate and think better!
It gets my blood pumping!
I just can't see it!
It's just tobacco. It's not like I'm a real drug addict!
Well, my family still loves me
Well, my pets certainly do!
I'm in my prime! Why should I worry?
I can afford it
I thought you meant the cost
I'd miss handling the butts
It only affects me - no one else
I've got plenty of time left to quit
Heck, I probably wouldn't even be missed
I tried to quit a thousand times
The truth is, I can't quit
"Why I really smoke"
Because I became addicted to nicotine
Because my body's nicotine reserves are constantly falling
Knowledge is a Quitting Method
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