My favorite #SurgeonGeneral story is about Luther Terry, who in 1964 released the report showing that smoking was harmful to health. He was nervous, and lit up a cigarette on his way to the press conference. His aide pointed out that if he wanted to motivate change, maybe he shouldn't be smoking.
Press conference happens. At end, reporter asks, "Are you a smoker?" "No, I am not." Reporter checks his notes. "When did you quit?" "Thirty minutes ago."
And he stayed quit.
Jennifer Hamilton, MD PhD
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