I have watched 2 close family members die from smoking related cancers - and both and both regretted having ever taken up the dreaded weed. I know a smoker would say you can just as easily be knocked down crossing the road but what I would hate is to be laid in hospital, dying, knowing that I was responsible for my demise.
We all have to die there is northing so sure but I need to know that I have lead my life in such a way that I did everything I could do to make it as long and healthy as possible not just for me but for the sprogs and the rest of my family.
Thats why I gave up smoking, jacked in the stressful job, eat well and drink in moderation.
Chap came to tune the piano yesterday - he is 93yrs and said his secret was not to deny yourself anything just do everything in moderation!!
Sorry if I've gone of the plot slightly and I am NOT preaching just adding my views on this subject