I’m a heavy smoker. I go through two lighters a day.

Meaning of the quote

This quote is from the American comedian Bill Hicks, and it means that he smokes a lot of cigarettes every day. He goes through two lighter refills each day, which shows how much he smokes. It's a humorous way of saying that he's a very heavy smoker.

About Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks was a renowned American stand-up comedian and satirist known for his controversial and darkly comedic material. He began performing at the age of 16 and gained significant popularity in the UK during the 1980s. Despite his untimely death at 32, Hicks has since been recognized as one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time.

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