DOYLISM OF THE DAY: “There is never a wrong time to do the right thing.”
January 7, 2009 by Doyle Brunson
Filed under Doyle's Blog
Just to be clear about my Doylisms, not all of them are original. People come up to me and say, “I read that somewhere before.” I read a lot when I have time and jot down sayings that make an impression on me. There is a wide variety, all the way from Will Rogers to Winston Churchill. Other Doylisms come from things I’ve heard in conversation and some are original ones that I create. Anyways, they are lots of fun.
I’m in the middle of a minor domestic dispute with my wife. Louise is an absolute jewel and needs to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for putting up with me for 47 years. But sometimes, I’m reminded of an old Texas saying, “There are only two times in a man’s life when he doesn’t understand women. Before marriage and after marriage.”
There is no high-limit poker right now. Everybody has gone to the Bahamas for a tournament. As I have repeatedly said, internet poker and tournaments have ruined live cash games. I may go to Ireland for the Irish Open, but I’m not going to do much traveling. Las Vegas and California have enough tournaments for me. I really like the slowdown structure most of the big tournaments are going to.
If you read my last blog, Margaret Hussman, a 15 year old girl from El Paso who is diagnosed with untreatable cancer, is trying to do fun things for the duration of her life. She went to New York, took a helicopter tour of the city, went to a musical on Broadway and bought tons of souvenirs. Send Margaret some words of encouragement to anne@ddgoose.com Maybe, just maybe, the doctors will be wrong and Margaret will make it.
The University I went to in Texas has sent me a letter informing me that I’m to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame there. This came after years and years of my friends and teammates trying to get me inducted. My name was brought up to the selection committee 10-15 times and was rejected. Why? Because I’m a Pro Poker Player and the University is a Baptist college who doesn’t approve of gambling. I don’t mean to toot my own horn but my credentials as an athlete during my college years certainly qualify me. I’m in a dilemma if I should accept.
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Doyle, this day was a long time coming. I think you should accept it. It is the dawn of a new day. This year, 2009, should prove to be an exciting one. Enjoy every minute of it and savor the good with the not so good.
Steve
It’s totally up to you, sir, but I hope you accept the induction. In my opinions, you deserve it. You’ve earned it. You’re not buying a political seat or academic honor. You’d also be setting a positive precedent for others who do things that aren’t “the majority way of being and doing things.” And you may crack open the door to a little more open-mindedness and acceptance of those who are “different” by the Baptist and religious circles. Congratulations!!!
Hey Doyle,
This is Terre, I have wrote you in the past. Don’t know if you remember, since you probaly get so much mail. But anyways, Im so glad that HSU is gonna finally reconize you. I told you before, that they don’t have anything about you at all there. But it is nice that your friends have put you in for this Great Achievement. I know you might think this is Weird, but if you do come, I sure would like to meet you. NO I’m not a freak, just another avid Poker Player.I know you have to be careful when someone ask to meet you. But don’t worry, Im a sound Poker Player as yourself. But it would be fun to be able to walk into the Poker Room here with you. They would fall out of their chairs. LOL!!!
Anyway have fun if you come, And check my MYSPACE page out I have you as a friend. http://www.myspace.com/terre59
Good Luck!!!
Terre
Of course you should accept Doyle! You knew gambling was going to put some people off- no use being bitter about it! You deserve to be in, and to be remembered for what you accomplished as an athlete. It only adds to your legacy, and shows just how far into the light you’ve brought poker.