Edward F.

Bearded since: 2000. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.

Comments:
I grew my beard for self expression. Nothing says, "I was born in the wrong century," like a pair of well-groomed mutton chops. And really, these cheeky whiskers are the very best of beards: no worries about soup that dribbles down your chin (just wipe it off), no neck hair to chafe under your collar, and no bristly mustache to irritate your lady's sensitive lips. Long live the mutton chop!

How do I feel about my beard? My beard is me. I don't know what I'd look like without it and I don't care. Barring any facial fires or other unforeseen accidents, I will always keep my cheeks covered.