CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Shawn W.’s Struggle to Quit Smoking 

At least this guy can talk still. It's not perfect but it's a good thing he doesn't have like a robot voice.

I am proud of my self that i quit..

I had a heart attack at 29.. and I still didn't stop smoking... I had my second heart Attack at 33.... then I gave up .. so I can totally relate to this guy .... trust me it will be the best choice you ever make when you give up ..

Everybody who smokes can't stop that easily.God bless the people who have suffered from smoking defects

We know it’s not easy to quit smoking, but don’t give up. Whenever you get a craving, think about the progress you’ve made so far. Within 20 minutes of the last cigarette you smoked, your body already began to heal itself. This will continue for the long term, only if you stay quit for good. There are free resources available to help you. By calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW you can speak with a trained cessation counselor, or you can visit smokefree.gov for free online resources.

Thank you Shawn for sharing your story, this series of commercials have really moved me, and inspired me to quit smoking. The strength to get in front of a camera, and know that some may judge you, and speak out anyway is admirable. I wish you the best.

Im so glad that I gave up smoking ages ago started smoking aged 13 gave up in 2006

Wow it amazes me how well he can speak without an electronic voice box. terrible stuff. I never want to smoke.

here in the city of Wichita I saw a sign of Shawn that said be careful do not cut your stoma.

this will be my second day in a row quitting and i dont think i can take any more.im going to die i feel like.i cant even begin to explain how much of a hold smoking has on me. i hate them so much.

Quite like Terrie.

I quit when the skin on my hands was peeling off through dehydration

Is Shawn still alive today?

Dont you get what this is? Its a message that tells you smoking can do things you would never think of.

What's his last name?

The message I got in my email was a From Nathan J. Where are you ? thought it was from Shawn in the video . Should I look for you on fb ?

Yes I get it smoking is bad now please stop

i just dont get it why people show so much mercy, and feel sorry for people with throat cancer and other diseases caused by smoking... EVERYONE that starts smoking knows the risks! you KNOW that you can get cancer, or other diseases... so when you have it, stop whining about it, you know the risks! and yes, i smoke as well, and yes, i know the risks as well, and yes, it sucks if ur sick cuz of smoking, but stop whining about it..