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"My Father. He was a very gentle quiet man. After serving in Europe during WWII, he returned to China to find a bride. He brought my mother across the Pacific...

"I was in my last year at the University. Switching from chemistry to business made the five year experience very long, but I was ready to graduate with the best...

"My teacher, Mr. Trent, was always a man I could look up to. Despite having an extreme upper quintile IQ, I suffered from a reading disorder. Ever other teacher had...

"My great uncle always bought me cigars. He was my biggest role model and I miss him dearly. He always loved trying new cigars. I want to smoke this one...

"My inspiration was my grandmother. She came to this country with nothing, took odd jobs and rose herself to a nice comfortable life. No job was beneath her, it put...

"When I was growing up my father always said two things: Your work will always be there tomorrow, enjoy your family today, and you're never too old to hug your...

"My grandfather, Ernest Zetzman, was an inspiration in my life. He was the first person to take me hunting, on a road trip, to give me a beer, let me...

"A person who has made a special impact on my life is my grandfather. I've been playing guitar since I was about 10 years old (I am 26 now) and...

"I was sitting in my barracks in Afghanistan bored and tired of studying for school when one of my buddies came back. He had a fistful of cigars and wanted...

"A story? Ah, like most people, I find nothing more therapeutic than a good cigar. Smoking for me, is generally in lieu of a celebration, eg. a graduation, a wedding...

"My friend Ted gave me my first cigar as a congratulatory gesture upon getting a new job. Since then, I gather with a few friends once a month and share...

"I grew up in Franklin, TN. My parents divorced when I was 8 years old and grew up without my father playing an active role in my life. When they...