When we think of cigar accessories, we think of items like humidors, ashtrays, cigar lighters and cigar cutters. But actually, the cigar itself plays an important role for many smokers as an accessory to their conversation.
Maybe it's just me, since I'm an animated talker, but I sometimes use my cigar as a prop as much as I use it for the sheer enjoyment of the smoke. I use it as an extension of my hand when I'm demonstrating a point, pause to grip it thoughtfully when I'm considering the merits of an opposing argument, and occasionally even jab it at someone when I get a little carried away.
Fortunately, I haven't yet done damage to anyone's clothing or person with the business end of the cigar, although knowing me that's just a matter of time and I should probably tone it down. But it's no accident that so many comics, from Groucho Marx to the present, have brought cigars onstage to accentuate their stage performance. Sometimes, a cigar can be a lot more than a cigar.
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