“Young Adult” 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. Ashley Baker, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult” 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!” Anonymous, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult” Walter is 62 and says, “I started smoking when I joined the army… on and off for 40 years now.” Hiu Yau, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult” Mr. Kim is 55 years old, and his sentiments about smoking are, “It used to look good. Now I’m addicted.” Jane Kim, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult” 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?” Shandy Lee, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult” Sandra, age 34, says this of smoking: “It’s stress-releasing. [I think] It’s social…” Wai Wong, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Senior” Nita Gottmilow, who informed me that she is over 70-years-old, says, “My husband used to tell me, ‘kissing you is like kissing a cigar-store Indian'” Jesse Mainwaring, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Senior” John and Helen Roberts are 70 and 67-years-old respectively. Their feelings are, “We lasted this long, why quit now?” James Melwert, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Senior” Frederick, age 61, has been smoking for 46 years and has a lot to say about smoking: “I started at 15. [I] used to steal my mother’s cigarettes. My mother said that I couldn’t smoke until I was 18. When I turned 18, I started smoking one pack each day. I have been trying to quit for ten years, and now I smoke four or five [cigarettes] a day.” Nisha Damani, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Senior” Margaret, age 77, states, “I started smoking when I was 61. I needed something to do. I enjoy it!” Vandrea Ferreira, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult” Josh, age 19, says “Iwas hanging around with my friends… it seemed like the thing to do!” Anonymous, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult” Liz Dollarton, 20 has been a smoker for 6 years; she says, “Smoking has always been a way for me to relieve stress. With my job I need something that will help… and smoking seems to be the only solution.” Bridget Bonasch, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult” Josh Montana, 19, had his first cigarette when he was 13-years-old. In his own words, “I was a social smoker.” Cecilia Hobson, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult” Benny Yip, age 18, says, “I smoke because I’m bored.” Hiu Yau, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult II” Colleen Pope, age 18, stated, “I hang around with a bunch of people who smoke when I go to bars.” Hiu Yau, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult II” Sarah Kaplan, age 19, simply said, “You can’t smoke on the train.” Jesse Mainwaring, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult II” Renick, age 21, is a business major. He describes his smoking habit by saying, “I like the first drag and the last drag. I like to let the rest burn down in between!” Josh Hulings, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult II” Kevin, age 18, says, “I felt left out [without smoking].” Medina Abney, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult III” Exavia, age 27, says that she doesn’t smoke; “I just know how to smoke.” Medina Abney, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult III” Ruchika, age 22, lives in Philadelphia and attends Temple University. She has been smoking for three years. Nisha Damani, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult III” Speaking for myself, most of my friends get very surprised when they find out that I smoke. I’m 25, and I feel that everyone has different diversions. There is a decadent side to me, and smoking is part of it. Shandy Lee, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult III” Chung, age 20, had no excuse; “I don’t know… because I’m bored.” Wai Wong, Basic Photography Spring 2001
“Young Adult III” Jessie, age 20, says her reason for starting is: “Because I was undergoing a period of depression, and I wanted an escape. I thought smoking was a good idea.” Wai Wong, Basic Photography Spring 2001
