Smokers...?

Spyke

So writing music can be a stressful affair. Not to mention the fact that most small gigs take place in dark, smoky bars. Add to that the fact that lighting up a James Dean'esque fag and striking a pose goes a long way when you're pulling chicks... hey, that's why you started playing guitar isn't it? ;)

So, the question is; how many of you are smokers?

I'm trying to kick the habit (mainly 'cause it's robbing me of GAS money) but I still enjoy it waaaay too much.

(old forum) Poll Results: Do you smoke?

Yes: 27
No: 23
Socially: 1
Not cigarettes: 8
Only when I do it too fast: 0

Heath

been a smoker for 17 odd years , and will be for many more years ... nothing like striking the slash pose with a marlboro hanging out the corner of your mouth

MiKeZilLA

Last monthwas my 1 year smoke free - a - versary. After 9 years of pack a day bliss

Spyke

MiKeZilLA wrote Last monthwas my 1 year smoke free - a - versary. After 9 years of pack a day bliss

I applaud you sir... 8)

LMinnie

I still smoke..nothing quite like a Brandy and Coke and a Marlboro on a relaxing evening at the gig..

nick

never have and never will. the idea of breathing burnt leaves into the things I need to stay alive eludes me ?

Riaan

Sadly, I do too... :-[

Squonk

Sorry guys, I have never smoked

Martyr

don't smoke either...

Manfred-Klose

non smoker 8)

AlanRatcliffe

Bloody puritans. To quote the great philosopher Conan: "You wanna live forever?"

Spyke

I drive way too fast to worry about smoking killing me...

LMinnie

and I can testify to that in a court of law!!!

Manfred-Klose

One of my friends started smoking less, now he has more time to play guitar, and he really improved in a short amount of time.

Wessel

I know we are speaking about cigarette smoke but some other forms of smoking really increases your listening ability and your creativity.....And does not have so much negative effects if not abused. Far less brain damage than getting waisted on alcohol. Makes cigarette smoke kinda seem pointless ?

MiKeZilLA

Far less brain damage than getting waisted on alcohol

Erm.... no....

http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/pot/f/mjp_faq17.htm

Still_Missing

Never smoked, and hopefully never will. Smoking to relax seems kinda hypocritical, since the addiction itself causes stress.
Most of the time, one smokes to remove the stress of not smoking.

Lethe

Alan Ratcliffe wrote Bloody puritans. To quote the great philosopher Conan: "You wanna live forever?"

CONAN!! BWAHAHAHAHA! NICE!

I smoke. EVERYTHING!

CornFlakes

What type of smoking are we talking about?

Spyke

Cigarettes... but that's why there's the option for 'not cigarettes' ?