started at age 12, progressed to 2 soft-pack 100's, menthol (nu-port) or pall-mall, or bugler, or kite..a day..untill last attempt to quit.
that was 1991, and cold turkey success at age 31, 18 years ago!
i tell myself that i still want a smoke, but know that the first will be RELAPSE, so stay clean!
if you are contemplating, go for it! find the method that works for you!!