quit smoking.

Recently, I’ve been involved in a Smoking Info-drama that toured various army camps in Singapore, warning against the effects of smoking & aimed at encouraging the army boys to quit smoking. Having experienced smoking firsthand, I know it’s simply not that easyto quit.

For this project, I teamed up with Val once again.

For those who follow my blog, you’ll remember that Val was my co-star in  “Dare to Lust” (picture above).

Well, that definitely helped our chemistry.

It was an interesting experience – partly because the army boys are all so excited about seeing a female in their camp, not clad in uniform. Val tried his best to amp up my “celebrity status” so the boys had something to watch for!

And I played my part too – a version of the Singapore Ah-Lian.

We also had this cheesy “back to the ’60s” dance.

And they were a bit stunned at this final dip.

Trying hard to look intellectual. Hahahaha.

Happy Ending!

My dad has been smoking since he was 18, and he’s a doctor! Not a very good example, obviously. He offered me my first puff when I was about 7 or 8 years old, and I’ve always been exposed to second-hand smoke since I was a baby. Which kind of explains why I’m not totally averse to cigarette smoke & I have no problem with holding a cigarette & smoking in scenes, if needed.

In fact, I smoked for a brief period when I was 16, filching my dad’s cigarettes at night. shhhhhhBut it’s nothing fantastic – not to mention, it’s pretty smelly. I smoked just two puffs recently for a short film, and my mouth & breath & fingers stank afterwards. Anyway I stopped within a few months after I started smoking – because of many reasons – but mainly ‘cos I think I’ve grown up with smoke around me and there’s no longer any draw.

Hmmmm…

No offence to those who smoke. Like I said, I’m not averse to cigarette smoke so I don’t mind hanging out with you guys.

You know what else is cool?

They gave us each a Certificate of Appreciation after the performance.

Hahaha.

Check out my slightly stunned expression.

QUIT SMOKING!