Selling Out Never Looked So Good
And now a short post, for readers out there with short attention spans (you know... the online players ;). Here's a great shot of the Bellagio Day 2 (?) chipleader, Brandi Rose Hawbaker, sporting an FTP logo while crossing her eyes and flashing the camera. Rumor is that she got paid $100k, which is 5x what she made in the tournament.
Now why couldn't she just snap the thing off? There's no way Nike could keep themselves from putting a swoosh on her if she took down that event. If you need proof, here is what she looks like when she's just chilling doing an interview.
Brandi - if you're reading this, here's a little PR advice. Never ever ever say "I just feel lucky to be here". I can't believe that they don't have this at the beginning of every "how-to" book. Haven't you learned anything from watching the rest of us top pros? Act is if it's natural and you expected it... see if you can bluff everyone watching. And I don't think you should say anything profane in an interview... but definitely not "shitty". If you're going to curse, stick to the f-bomb... otherwise it looks like you're just trying to be dirty but aren't. Here's a good example... it's a drunken interview with Gutshot where I demonstrate these two principles.
I'm hoping that this will open the door for the rest of us pros and that Golden Palace will reconsider my offer to wear a temporary tattoo on my ass during next year's WSOP. I mean, come on guys... it'll only cost you a grand!
Now why couldn't she just snap the thing off? There's no way Nike could keep themselves from putting a swoosh on her if she took down that event. If you need proof, here is what she looks like when she's just chilling doing an interview.
Brandi - if you're reading this, here's a little PR advice. Never ever ever say "I just feel lucky to be here". I can't believe that they don't have this at the beginning of every "how-to" book. Haven't you learned anything from watching the rest of us top pros? Act is if it's natural and you expected it... see if you can bluff everyone watching. And I don't think you should say anything profane in an interview... but definitely not "shitty". If you're going to curse, stick to the f-bomb... otherwise it looks like you're just trying to be dirty but aren't. Here's a good example... it's a drunken interview with Gutshot where I demonstrate these two principles.
I'm hoping that this will open the door for the rest of us pros and that Golden Palace will reconsider my offer to wear a temporary tattoo on my ass during next year's WSOP. I mean, come on guys... it'll only cost you a grand!
posted by Dutch Boyd at
16:01
1 Comments:
Yes Dutch... I am responding to a poker affiliated blog for the first time. Only because, you called me on the phone specifically and told me I should check it out.
First off, I'd like to say ~ I'm not sure what mood you intended with this blog. Part of me thinks you are an asshole making me fun of me. It was my first fucking event! (How's that for use of the F Bomb?)
I was having fun, Living my dreams, Being myself ~ and most of all being REAL. Thanks for the PR advice, but I would rather be myself and be completely genuine EVERY day of the week than be someone who is pretentious and phony.
People can judge me however they want. I am who I am. Most would say that I am fun, kind, generous, loving, honest, and authentic. I don't care what all you big pros do in your interviews. The one thing you nor anyone else in the world will ever see is me being someone I am not or acting as though life or anyone else OWES me something.
I am grateful for every second, every moment, and every opportunity. I am grateful to be sitting at a table with people I admire and respect, and knowing that I EARNED my way there, and that I am doing what I LOVE to do.
How many people in life can say the same thing? For those who want to judge me based upon some silly picture of me being a goofball, so be it. I know who I am. Those who know and love me, know who I am. I don't need to vouch for my honor or integrity. Nor do I need to stoop down to the same level as those who hide behind their computer screens and are too afraid to step out in life and take the risk of living their dreams.
~ Brandi Rose Hawbaker
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