>>>>Recent posts on zippo lighters and "smoker's bulge" has me watching >>>>pockets > now! But let me make this assertion: I don't believe Barney was a > smoker.<<< > > In my previous post, I indicated that the character of Barney obviously > wasn't a smoker due to his inability to smoke a cigarette without coughing > and wheezing (to comic effect). I did ask whether anyone knew if Don > Knotts was a smoker in real life, as this would be the only logical > explanation for the persistent bulge in Barney's shirt pocket, but no one > has answered that question. > > So, does anyone know if Don was, indeed, a smoker? > > I only ask out of sheer curiosity. His smoking status either way would > not affect my high admiration for the man! > > > Thelma Lou > (Janet) The reason for Barney's coughing and wheezing was the actor of the man. Bob
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