Quote by Dennis Franz

My doctor asked me if I smoked, and I said only when I'm working, golfing, or drinking. Then I realized the only time I don't smoke is when I'm home. I didn't even realize I'd become a smoker.

My doctor asked me if I smoked, and I said only when I'm wor

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The quote illustrates the unconscious realization of being a smoker. The speaker initially denies being a smoker, as they associate smoking with specific activities like work, golfing, or drinking. However, they come to the realization that the only time they don't smoke is when they are at home. This realization highlights how habits and dependencies can be so deeply ingrained in our lives that we may not even notice them until we step back and reflect.

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