PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - May 15th 2007
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ANSWER FROM David Grey: not much
ANSWER FROM David Grey: ty
ANSWER FROM David Grey: i only see half of the q
ANSWER FROM David Grey: not sure what wsop tourneys i will play yet
ANSWER FROM David Grey: u have to mix it up
ANSWER FROM David Grey: sorry im not keeping up having prob see complete question
ANSWER FROM David Grey: i play in very big games
ANSWER FROM David Grey: poker has been ok this year so far
ANSWER FROM David Grey: pros have the same edge online as in live games
ANSWER FROM David Grey: if u go broke u better have some very good friends
ANSWER FROM David Grey: i play 4 or 5 times a week
ANSWER FROM David Grey: too many good players to say 1 is best
QUESTION FROM thundurclese: How many WSOP events this summer?
QUESTION FROM tjizzel: david.. what is up man? can i be your maid for a year.. and in trade u can just teach me poker..
ANSWER FROM David Grey: i finally got bACK CONNECTED
ANSWER FROM David Grey: not site was my own connection
QUESTION FROM BIGJAKE420: HOW DOES IT FEEL TO PLAY POKER PROFESSIONALLY?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: dont really know any thing else so its ok
QUESTION FROM TVE N: How is your method to handle situations, when things is, to say it mild, going very very bad? Everything i do, seems to be the wrong thing!
ANSWER FROM David Grey: u have to just hang in there every hand is a new start
QUESTION FROM Dragon722: Are you still afraid of olives?
QUESTION FROM mbayerl: playing sng in early / mid position what would u do with 77,88,99 pockets?
QUESTION FROM JessicaRabbit07: Is it difficult to make a living playing poker?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: not as hard as being a bunny
QUESTION FROM supastar17: Do you feel like theres more money in the highstakes online games or in high stakes live games?
QUESTION FROM Don Tacos: when did you know you wanted to play poker professionally
QUESTION FROM marquis: hey david - j tilly s elizabeth or clonie?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: all 3
QUESTION FROM flintsword: Looks like a good tournament is shaping up. Ok, how about a solid paragraph of basics for the newbies in the tournament, simple stuff? I am sure some people will appreciate it.
ANSWER FROM David Grey: get very lucky
QUESTION FROM labowski21: what is the most money you have won in a single tournment
ANSWER FROM David Grey: 365k at wsop in 05
QUESTION FROM cuteneasy: when i watch Helmuth, personality is rough, but he can read cards better than almost anyone.
ANSWER FROM David Grey: not really although it may appear that way
QUESTION FROM hmgro3: what is the most important thing to learn on nl. holdem
ANSWER FROM David Grey: when to get out
QUESTION FROM nvrthenuts: David what is the best way to kick yourself out of a streak of bad cards? Like whe things at the tbl just are not going your way?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: there are no real answers just hang in there and play your best in a game u can afford
QUESTION FROM tinman414: how important is it to no all the math in NLH and what is a good way to get better at it
ANSWER FROM David Grey: its important if you know what your opp has
QUESTION FROM marquis: What would you rate Phil Hellmuths Hold Em skills on a 1-10 scale?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: in a nolimit tourney a 10
QUESTION FROM forzy4444: whats a good tip for online poker and u dont have much money?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: get a real good job
QUESTION FROM Bangkok4life: david will you be on high stakes poker season 4
ANSWER FROM David Grey: not this time
QUESTION FROM petethetexan: Other than playing in the event what are the orther duties as host to a ftops event?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: none i hope
QUESTION FROM rockow599: are you watching the nba game on tnt
ANSWER FROM David Grey: sort of
QUESTION FROM tjizzel: to be a pro pkr player. how much money do u think it would take to start out with in vegas. how much of a bankroll,, and how much u think for living expenses?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: depends how high you play,how good u r,and howhigh u live
QUESTION FROM cuteneasy: Pair or Slick behind the BB, raise, or call?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: impossible to say
QUESTION FROM BIGJAKE420: IS PHIL IVEY A ##@@ IN REAL LIFE
ANSWER FROM David Grey: phil is a very good guy
QUESTION FROM realityflair: HOw do you become a professional poker player without much of a bankroll to back you?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: u start very small and win a lot
QUESTION FROM flintsword: I am sure any newbie was really helped by your comment. How about something concrete? Your 2005 wsop was awesome, I was there ...
ANSWER FROM David Grey: there is no way to help anybody in a paragraph
QUESTION FROM johnnyblazey: IS IT BETTER TO PLAY LIVE OR INTERNET BECAUSE U CAN PLAY MORE THAN ONE GAME FOR ONE SEAT AT HOME WERE U CAN SMOKE
ANSWER FROM David Grey: i guess u better play online then
QUESTION FROM marquis: I think daniel read as well as anyone would you agree david?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: they only show on tv when he is right of course but he is very tough
QUESTION FROM Cordell Love: What personality traits are most important in a nl player?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: patiance and a complete disregard for money
QUESTION FROM Bangkok4life: how much have you won and lost on high stakes poker? and is it as much fun to play as it is to watch ?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: i won about 40 or 50k and it was ok
QUESTION FROM cuteneasy: whats the most you've lost in a game
ANSWER FROM David Grey: 500k and it wasnt fun
QUESTION FROM callit91: do you tend to play loose or tight in the beginning of a online tourney.
ANSWER FROM David Grey: dontknow ive only played 2
QUESTION FROM lildawglord: before online poker got real big how much time did you spend in the casino a week?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: 40-50 hrs a week
QUESTION FROM BecauseICan: David, someone told me you use to play the ponies. Do you ever still invest in the thoroughbreds?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: not any more no time
QUESTION FROM Low limit Pro: does it bother you if half the questions are like "whats with hellmuth, how good is ivey ect.. " cause its fun to hear about that kind of stuff
ANSWER FROM David Grey: u should all just worry about yourselves
QUESTION FROM FastAsFire: Cash tables seem to be very up and down, depending on if you get outdrawn or not...any tips?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: dont get outdrawn
QUESTION FROM johnyblue: what is your best game in hose?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: stud
QUESTION FROM flintsword: IS it true that no FullTiltPoker pro has ever won a FTOPS tournament?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: dont know
QUESTION FROM Joshopki: on average, how many hands do u usally play at a table
ANSWER FROM David Grey: only the good ones
QUESTION FROM BecauseICan: How much do you charge to teach someone to play limit poker? Anyone who knows the line "Shooter folded a king!" is tops in my book.
ANSWER FROM David Grey: hes a % player
QUESTION FROM nomar577: what do you think about under age gambling? I have a 16yr old son who wants to become pro allready, i cant hold him back because he has yet to lose aainst his friends
ANSWER FROM David Grey: plenty of time to gamble when hes older
QUESTION FROM marquis: Ok David heres a tough one - best player - Moss - Unger or brunson?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: dolly hands down
QUESTION FROM PaintBallKil420: david hand against lindgern in high stakes you had 88 and he had 10 10 if the 8 didnt come on the turn would of you bet it ?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: dont really remember
QUESTION FROM shat4brains: whats the highest stakes ring game you have played?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: 8-16k
QUESTION FROM realityflair: Can you beg pros for money to get into tournys? Or is that bad ettiquette?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: very bad
QUESTION FROM nvrthenuts: do u ever get sick of questions about other pros?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: r there any other questions
QUESTION FROM hmgro3: .is on line poker at all sites on the up and up
ANSWER FROM David Grey: yes i think so
QUESTION FROM marquis: Zepplin or Black Sabbath?
ANSWER FROM David Grey: zep