Other than the hell known as Navy bootcamp, I've had a moustache since High School (and from 1974-1983 a full beard).When you've had face hair most of your life, it sort of defines you in a way that no other "thing" in your body or clothing does.
It also sort of defines the way that one conducts their daily routine.
Last month when I was returning from the California desert via a weekend in Las Vegas, the moustache came off.
More big news later... my upper lip is cold.