David Lynch is stepping up against smoking after years of personal experience.

In a recent interview with People released on Thursday, the “Twin Peaks” co-creator disclosed that he now relies on supplemental oxygen for any physical activity beyond simply walking across a room.

“I really want to emphasize this: Consider it. You have the ability to quit habits that can lead to your demise,” Lynch expressed to the magazine. “I feel it’s my responsibility to share this — both for others and for myself.”

The director of “Mulholland Drive” disclosed earlier this year that he was diagnosed with emphysema, a lung condition mainly caused by smoking, in 2020. Following his announcement in Sight and Sound magazine, he mentioned on X: “there’s a cost associated with this pleasure, and for me, that cost is emphysema.”

Even with the serious health implications, Lynch mentioned to People that he has no regrets about smoking. “It meant a lot to me. I wish what every addict wishes: that what I love could be good for me,” he remarked.

Lynch admitted that he began smoking at the tender age of 8 and only quit two years ago when he finally “saw the writing on the wall.”

“I enjoyed the aroma and flavor of tobacco. I loved lighting cigarettes. It became part of my identity as a painter and a filmmaker,” Lynch reflected.

Are cigarettes still appealing?

Lynch’s decision to quit smoking aligns with the trend showing a decline in tobacco use among younger demographics. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control indicated that high school and middle school students are using less tobacco than in previous generations, partly due to the decrease in e-cigarette use.

However, there has been a notable increase in the popularity of nicotine pouches like Zyn, which has become the second-most common tobacco product among youth, according to the findings.

Lynch acknowledged the challenges of quitting after decades of smoking. “When it got difficult, that first cigarette felt like a one-way trip to paradise,” he told People.