The Proper Way to Engage Me in Conversation

Read MoreI’m busy.
I don’t have time for small talk.
When you approach me, get straight to the point and wrap it up within a reasonable amount of time.  Is that too much to ask? Â

Read MoreI’m busy.
I don’t have time for small talk.
When you approach me, get straight to the point and wrap it up within a reasonable amount of time.  Is that too much to ask? Â

Read MoreSomeone approached me a few days ago. Â His comment took me by surprise.
“You’re not at all what you seem to be,” he stated. Â “You’re not at all what I expected.”
Huh? Â I wasn’t sure how to take those comments exactly. Â I’m not what I seem to be? Â I’m not what he expected? Â How’s that?

Read MoreThere was a time when exposed ignorance triggered some kind of a reaction, a self-evaluation to right a wrong, to try and learn more, and to catch up with the rest of the world. No more. Now stupidity is a punch line. For some, perhaps even a virtue.
Which leads to my question — what’s so fucking funny about being stupid?

Read MoreTonight, I attended an NHL game with Todd Anderson, Chris Hanson, Greg Mueller, and Phil Hellmuth. Â We had amazing seats, mid-center ice inside a private box, about 30 feet away from Penguins owner, the legendary Mario Lemieux. Â Best seats in the house is an overused cliche, but these were the best seats in the house.

Read MoreEarlier tonight, I had the great honor of emceeing this year’s annual Poker Hall of Fame induction ceremony.