Good listen. Two takeaways that may be surprising to some - Nick Varner the greatest all around tournament player in American history yet tournament money was so meager that his exhibitions were what paid the bills. - Recalling his mentor Hubert “Daddy Warbucks” Cokes telling him “Yeah, it shows, if you don't bet your own, it shows a weakness in your character” - Meaning if you don’t gamble with your own money, you don’t fully believe in yourself.
I really liked his comment on Jimmy Fusco and what a classy person he was. You can feel Nick’s sincere warmth and humbleness come through in this interview. He’s almost embarrassed when others speak of his accomplishments. His respect for others of great character says a lot about Nick himself.
