On the World Series of Poker
From the book; Missouri & Me

Nothing I’ve ever been a part of could produce the stimulus or match the intensity and the grandeur of Las Vegas and playing at the annual World Series of Poker.
Each year for nearly a decade, it was the most anticipated activity in my life. It bolstered my confidence and defined, for me, where I fit amongst the larger community of poker players. And, I had a hell of a lot of fun.