L. Frank Baum [author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] had a weak heart and was not allowed to smoke, but he often held an unlit cigar in his mouth. Once, when standing on a lake shore, he was asked whether he ever actually lit the cigar. "I only light up when I go swimming," replied Baum. —Unknown More about this quote Tags: smoking swimming Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email