In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1986. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.
Question: Have you ever tried to stop smoking? What methods did you use?
Ken Fraser – Wine & Spirit Salesman – Vancouver
If I stop I’ll probably put on ten pounds and I can’t afford that. I did try to quit just once – chewed a lot of gum and ate more. But I’m such a light smoker anyway. Now that I recall, I remember thinking when I woke up this morning that I’d quit completely. Today. But that was this morning.
Holly Schumlich – Machine Operator – Delta
I don’t want to quit. I’ve never tried. I’m not going to stand up for smokers’ rights either. It’s everybody’s choice.
Claudine Michaud – Unemployed – North Vancouver
I tried to quit smoking on New Year’s but I only lasted two days because of all the parties. You have to smoke. I’m going to try to quit on Cold Turkey Day (Jan. 22). It always helps if you get your friends to quit smoking at the same time. I’m sort of out of shape as well, so I’ve got to change.