September 24, 2004
Not in the Cards
A college senior won $3.5-million playing poker. So why does he feel like such a loser?The new millionaire is practicing his autograph. He is not happy with the results. The "D" is too close to the "a," and the "W"? Well, it's nothing special. Where's the smooth stroke, the distinctive flourish? The letters just sit there on the page, looking ordinary.
"How many do I have to sign?" he asks.
"Only a hundred" is the reply.
On the hotel-room desk is a small stack of
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