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 Amarillo Slim in a World Full Of Fat People, JasonHoldEm, 11. Apr 2003 22:14 | ||
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| Thanks to some fortunate timing (and Greg Dinkin) I managed to get my hands on an advanced copy of Amarillo Slim's new book (release date is in early May). I think Easy E also scored a copy and I'm betting his forthcoming review will be much better than mine, so I'll just try to hit the high points. First of all, buy the book. I tore through it in about two days and it's probably one of the most entertaining books I've ever read. From his beginings as a pool hustler, to winning the WSOP, risking his life on the river of no return, or beating Willie Nelson in dominoes, Slim weaves together a wonderful story that flows very well from page to page, told in style that could be described none other than "Pure Texan". In addition to covering most of his famous proposition bets the book also provides a very detailed history of Las Vegas and the men that built it. It also shows a very human side of Slim, which is something that most gamblers never show. Although I'm too young to remember any of Slim's exploits first hand, I must say that after reading the book he sounds like someone who'd be a hell of a lot of fun to hang out with. If a sucker is born every minute, I'm sure Slim's only problem is keeping up with the demand. peace, jHE | ||
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| Re: Amarillo Slim in a World Full Of Fat People, Easy E, 12. Apr 2003 04:55 | ||
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| sure, no pressure or anything, J... | ||
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| Re: Amarillo Slim in a World Full Of Fat People, JasonHoldEm, 12. Apr 2003 10:52 | ||
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| LOL....I'm just trying to distract you from playing your best poker in case I sit down with you in the next few days. :-) jHE | ||
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| Re: Amarillo Slim in a World Full Of Fat People, stdioh, 14. Apr 2003 10:47 | ||
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| I'm still anxiously awaiting my copy from Greg ... it is probably taking a little longer since I live in Canada. Sigh...hopefully I'll be able to post a little review of it before everybody and his uncle is able to buy a copy at Chapters :) | ||
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| Re: Amarillo Slim in a World Full Of Fat People, Nathaniel Brous, 15. Apr 2003 00:08 | ||
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| on 14. Apr 2003 10:47 stdioh wrote: > I'm still anxiously awaiting my copy from Greg ... it is probably taking a little longer since I live in Canada. Sigh...hopefully I'll be able to post a little review of it before everybody and his uncle is able to buy a copy at Chapters :) Patience stdioh. I just received my copy today and Phoenix is not all that far from LA. The damm book is keeping me awake. Just taking a pause to write this. Now...where did I leave off...?- Nathaniel Brous | ||
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| Thanks again Greg, stdioh, 15. Apr 2003 09:52 | ||
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| Good to hear that it is on its way at least. Greg. Thanks again for the generous deed. | ||
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