[JARID]

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By the way, thanks for bringing up the possibility that he was just trying to save face. Come to think of it, I believe that is by far the most likely explanation. I took what he said at face value, and we all know that's just silly when you're dealing with poker players, especially celebrity poker players. I find it difficult to rationalize his posting this hand in his hand of the week article, since I think if he thought he had made a collosal mistake, he'd probably just leave it out. Although, I have no idea what goes through his head on public relations issues.


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I think thats what he is counting on. That he is speaking to an audience that doesn't know any better. That his audience will say "wow, Phil is so good, he doesn't need a 4-1 edge because he can "look into peoples souls", ooohhh maybe someday I can be that good." Not that you buy-in to all that, its just that many do. Well, at least I think.

Regards,
Jarid