Dennis is here now at my house resting for the next four days. He and Francisco came together last night after arriving at LAX. Francisco stays with Tony Torres and Dennis stays here.
IMO Dennis is one of the best players in the world. Like the other poster, there are at least ten guys who can win at any time. IMO Wu is the most talented of all of them. If he is playing a Rotation game against anyone I will bet on Wu.
Dennis has the respect of all the pool players. He is a fearsome competitor who plays great under pressure. He is one of the few top players who can win tournaments and is not afraid to mix it up in the back room. He doesn't care how big the bet is. He will play his best game regardless. True he has backers in the biggest money games (even Shane does), but don't think Dennis won't bet his own!
More importantly to me, Dennis Orcullo (the correct spelling. It was spelled Orcollo incorrectly on his first passport so he had to use that name) is a good man who is a very loyal friend (ask Justin or Skyler) and is genuinely concerned how you are doing. He is thrilled for me that I've found a woman I love and worries so much about my health that he brought a special tea for me to take.
I love my friend Dennis and I don't care if he ever plays another game of pool. Of course, for Dennis this is his job and he works hard at it. He comes frequently to the USA because it is near impossible for him to get a money game anymore in the Philippines. Here he can play tournaments and gamble as well. There is far more action for him here. Every time he makes money he immediately sends a good part of it home to support his family.
By the way, Dennis signed with Meucci after his contract with Tiger ran out (after six years). Bob personally made him a beautiful playing cue, a break cue and a jump cue. He loves his new cues and is playing well with them. I guess that's enough for now.