Al Alvarez Quotes

But in a tournament, you can be said in for all your money at any point so you can't make any mistakes so you have to, it's all about where you're sitting at the table.

Al Alvarez

I absolutely don't believe in anything. Full stop. Including luck.

Al Alvarez

I could think of worse ways of going than at the poker table.

Al Alvarez

I hate writing.

Al Alvarez

I mean being a writer is like being a psychoanalyst, but you don't get any patients.

Al Alvarez

I mean to say, this is the book and I really loathe it and I can't imagine what a nice Jewish boy like me ever, how I ever got into this dreadful trade.

Al Alvarez

I think one of the interesting things about poker is that once you let your ego in, you're done for.

Al Alvarez

I'm good at reading people.

Al Alvarez

Now, if, as I think, writing should be, it's a kind of risky trade.

Al Alvarez

The fact that we write about it doesn't mean we play better than ordinary players at all.

Al Alvarez

When you make a bet, you're saying something.

Al Alvarez

Yes, I think poker really isn't gambling.

Al Alvarez