From Smoking to Singing: Eddie Vedder's Journey to Quitting with Martin Short's Help
Eddie Vedder, the lead singer of Pearl Jam, recently shared a story about how a conversation with Martin Short helped him quit smoking. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vedder had started smoking again after trying to quit. When Short called to check in on him, Vedder admitted to smoking cigarettes. Short's humorous response led Vedder to quit smoking for good. Vedder also reflected on Pearl Jam's memorable 1994 SNL performance where they got to play three songs instead of the usual two. This conversation with Short turned out to be a turning point for Vedder's smoking habit, and he is now feeling better after making the decision to quit.