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Welcome back to The Pros Speak. We chat with the pros and find out what’s going on in their lives, ask their opinions, and get to know a little bit about the individuals. We deliver the goods from the pros – in their own words.
Howard “The Professor” Lederer is best known for his legendary poker prowess, and with two WSOP bracelets and two WPT titles under his belt, he’s one of the most intimidating players you’ll run into at any table. The question is, is he this intense away from the table?
To find out, we asked him – here’s what she had to say:
What does “poker lifestyle” mean to you?
It means thinking and talking about poker all of the time. You play poker 24/7, not just when you are at the table. And I never play poker just for fun.
Who’s the poker player you admire most?
Who else do you admire?
I admire Barney Frank for standing up for personal freedom in the fight for online poker.
What’s the best line you’ve ever heard at the table?
“Well Doyle, you play your money and I’ll play THEIR money.”
—Sam Grizzle after Doyle complained about one of his plays. He is usually staked.
What is the one job you could never be paid enough to do?
I could never be paid enough to be the President of the US.
Away from poker, what do you do to relax?
I spend time with the family and enjoy going to movies.
What are your “desert island” book, recording artist, and movie?
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, the Grateful Dead, and Paths of Glory.
Obviously, Howard is intense wherever he goes. But then again, if you lived and breathed poker like The Professor does, you’d probably be pretty intense as well.
Now, where’s that copy of Workingman’s Dead?
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