Larlo Gamarin

"A lot of younger pipesters are coming into the ranks, seeking ways to find some solace and tranquility in our too often fractious, modern lives. Albert Einstein once said, “I believe that pipe smoking contributes to a somewhat calm and objective judgment in all human affairs.” If there was ever a time in our history when we needed that, it’s now.
Too, I think people are looking for ways to enjoy tobacco in a more expressive way. Cigars are expensive, cigarettes are too quick, and both are disposable. A pipe says something about the pipe smoker. It’s permanent. It’s a statement of individuality, and in a sense, is something of a quiet rebellion against the relentless onslaught of “progress.” It harkens back to simpler times.
If more of our leaders were pipe smokers, I think the world might be in a better position overall."   - GL Pease