Habits are hard to break. I quit smoking 40 years ago — on April 23, 1986 (not that I’m counting). It was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done. Today is my final column for The Times. This habit ...

The 1960 romantic drama The World of Suzie Wong plucked its young star, Nancy Kwan, from total obscurity, transforming her into a glamorous star in high demand virtually overnight. Though Suzie Wong ...