I agree with breather. imho the easiest way to quit and the only way for me was by going cold turkey. I'll be 40 in two months. I started smoking at 16 and have chain smoked since I was 19. After day 15 I have had no serious cravings. Prior to quitting the only time I wasn't smoking was when I was sleeping.
I hope I never go back, but I would never have made it so far if I were on any form of NRT. Thank God I know have no more desire to smoke.
One of these days I will drop a few lines about myself in the introduction forum.
John