When Frogs Smoke, We Are There

In celebration of her ultimate Frenchness, the face-transplant phenom known only as "Isabelle" has shown the appreciation of her new lips by picking up the grand French tradition of smoking despite the concerned objections of her doctors.

The procedure was a medical first and three months later things have been looking good but Dr. Jean-Michel Dubernard is concerned about the recent news of her resuming her old vice. Besides being bad for your general health cigarettes complicate recovery by impairing circulation and increasing the risk of rejection.

After being attacked and mauled by her family dog, the 38 year-old cheese-eater received a slightly used nose, chin and lips from a brain-dead donor.

When confronted about the smoking, Isabelle stated: "Feck you, I em Fraunche! I smook and my children drink wine!"

While Dr. Dubernard is concerned with the smoking, he has already warned his patient that any attempt to dress as a mime could be fatal.

Come on back to Marlboro Country