It was easy for me to stop.

As I lay in a hospital bed with an oxygen mask on, the consultant said: "Well, you have a choice, stop smoking or stop breathing". I asked if I could phone a friend and he said "No".

So I stopped.

And spending part of my life in Spain I do notice the difference between the two countries where in Spain - most of the population seem to smoke.

Though of course it is easier to smoke outside.

Dave