Never in a million years did I think the sport of poker would blow up the way it did.

World Class players can lay down the toughest hands and play any two cards at any time without fear. Their reads are impeccable.

Other than that and the fact that I don't have to work any more my life hasn't changed a bit.

Although I have to say, it's become a lot harder for me since I won the world series because everyone wants to beat me. For example, bluffing is really tough now, because there's always someone who calls me on the off-chance that they'll then be able to say they read a world champion's bluff.

Poker is meant to be enjoyed.

When I was broke, no one ever offered to buy me a beer. Now that I have quite a bit of money, everybody tries to buy me beers. Where were all these people back when I was in college and broke?

Never in a million years did I think the sport of poker would blow up the way it did.