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Yes you can quit smoking, says Obama

Updated on: 17 August,2011 10:43 AM IST  | 
The Guide Team |

Being the man in power, who presently seems to be tensed because of the US downgrade, it sure seems like a time when Barack Obama would want to pop one of those sticks to do away with worries.

Yes you can quit smoking, says Obama

Being the man in power, who presently seems to be tensed because of the US downgrade, it sure seems like a time when Barack Obama would want to pop one of those sticks to do away with worries.


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However, Obama, who set an example for many in various walks of life, has finally managed to quit the habit. Having picked up the habit early in life, Obama stuck to it for a long time and would smoke at least eight cigarettes a day.

He had earlier said that his wife was the motivation behind him kicking the evil habit and had promised her to quit when he embarked on his campaign to become president. However, it was only a few months ago that the man in power eventually gave up the stick, for a peaceful healthier life as nicotine gums came to his rescue.




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