Cigars helped me quit smoking cigarettes. I liked the puff without inhaling idea. I first tried a pipe but they are way too much hassle.
Now I think cigarettes stink. I am even somewhat tolerant of certain no-smoking ordinances. I always smoke outside. I even have a small space heater on the patio where I sit when I smoke during these winter months.
So I guess you could say that "Cigarettes got me started smoking cigars".