The people that I gambled with knew how good I was. I don't like to brag about myself, but I'm sure the players that I gambled with may be able to explain it better than me. The Mexicans used to call me "El Diablo."
I used to take the worst of it in games just to get 'em up there. Sometimes I would out-run it, and sometimes I wouldn't. I was winners a lot more than I was losers, trying to take those shots. Usually when I would take those shots, I'd be firing a toothpick at a lumber yard, unless I got staked. People always wanted to put me in the box, whether I had a tough game or not. Sometimes it would work out. :wink:
Keith,
Thanks for taking the time to share some of your stories.
Is there any shot that you would consider making a comeback to tournament pool? The U.S. Open and the DCC are right around the corner.
That would sure be something to get your juices going if you need a little jump start. Having you play online poker is like having Pablo Picaso wash windows.....or it's like instead of racing SeaBisquit, having him in a petting zoo! You're a gifted player with a personality that many fans gravitate to.
That poker site don't know that you're one of the most famous action-men who ever lived! In pooldom, you're known and appreciated. It's not really fair for me or anyone else to say how you should spend your days. It's YOUR life and your decision to make whether you return to pool or not.
But there are so many who would really enjoy seeing you compete again.
I remember the good old days when you were playing in the tournaments and JAM was giving some of the best tournament reports any of us have ever read. Lot's of behind the scenes goings on. I know those days can never be repeated. But to be able to have at least some of those times repeated would be a real treat for the railbirds.
Whatever you decide to do, you're wished nothing but the best from the fans who've enjoyed watching you compete! Good luck with whatever you do!
Anybody else here remember the reports that JAM used to post?
Anybody else here wish that Keith would play tournament pool again?