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Kai Miller, 67, has been hand-rolling cigars for 53 years

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Kai Miller, 67, has been hand-rolling cigars for 53 years

Date8/30/1987

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Nethercott, Diana (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Kai Miller; 67; has been hand-rolling cigars for 53 years. Every year he goes to Cuba to choose the tobacco he wants shipped. Each hand-made cigar is different; says Miller. Even the location of the leaf on the plant makes a difference.

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