I had my first at an early age, but didn't start really smoking until this year at age 32. I regret starting late. Good for you.

I'm 34. Smoked a few times a year(got together with a couple of friends) but this year have gotten more involved. I smoke a couple a week now. Was smoking a couple a day until it got so d**n cold in Nebraska.

I had my first cigar when I was sixteen. A swisher sweet with a wooden tip. I soon moved on to other cigars and not long after that I found out the difference between cigars kept in humidors, and cigars kept hidden in your closet.

Now I'm 22, and I have been smoking fairly regularly for the last 4 years. I don't catch any crap from anyone I know, and have turned my fair share of people into cigar smokers.

I'm 29 and have been smoking cigars seriously for about a year now. Before that I would have the occasional smoke at special events. The only flack I catch is from a friend that can't stand smoking in general, even though I've seen him have a cigar on more than one occasion! I've never been told I'm acting older.

But maybe there is a common misconception that most cigar smokers are older - I myself was a bit surprised by the number of younger folks posting here.

24. I was a Correctional Officer at the time, and inmates would always ask me for a shortie. I was smoking Partagas Lusitanias at the time and evrey now and again I would give up a short. I dunno how anyone could smoke off a chewed up, wet cigar butt. Even in prison.

Sure they were asking for your cigar?

MrSoprano, if you like it, don't let anyone else try to poison you with their viewpoint. When growing up I gave my Mom so much grief about smoking... Everyday for 10-15yrs and alot of arguments. I was one of those you speak of that did not share in your enthusiasm. Being Itallian can be tough as you know, and in growing up you'll find you want to be an individual even if that means doing what you like over what others think you should do. It's them that are not happy no matter what you choose to do. Now I have family in their twenties I send cigars to for their enjoyment (one 27, the other graduated Bob Jones Univ. last year and is 22) Both called me today to get more...lol Just glad to be able do that.

Well I started about 7yrs ago. Golfing buddies got me started. Im surprised how many of you are in your twenties. I'll be 44 in a month. When I was in my twenties I knew nobody my age that smoked anything but cigarettes or pot. You guys must be more sophisticated than we were in our younger days. Mag