Annie Duke - Warts And All

[MrMon]

Maybe this was discussed way back when, but I can't find any reference to it. Reveals a whole lot about some of those faces we see on TV, not the usual fluff piece.

Portland resident antes up for a poker life (http://www.casinobuzz.com/blog_b.php?title=portland_resident_antes_up_for_a_ poker_l&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1)

Most revealing thing in the article? Cloutier taking orders from a backer. And Annie getting really P.O.ed about it. Fascinating stuff, if you haven't read it. Sorry if you have.

[DeuceKicker]

While she does seem like a bit of a poor sport at times, in this instance I'd have been totally pissed, too. She didn't get mad that Cloutier listening to his backer, but because the backer started taunting her

[CrazyN8]

That didn't really read like a taunt. Even if it was, that's part of the game. The article definitely said she uses psychological tricks to mess with people. If I know someone plays bad when they are pissed, well, I'm going to piss them off.

I would have been pissed if I was the backer and they tried that crap on me.

I do find it to be...how to put this...classless, that she takes her shoes off and sits with her feet in the chair. I'm what most people would call young (27) and it bothers me. I'm sure it bothers the old timers really bad. I've actually been told to turn my chair around in a casino...I guess if your famous that helps.

EDIT: having said all that she's still a really good player and would abuse me in a game.

[lighterjobs]

pretty interesting story.. long, but good read.