Johnny Chan on Phil Hellmuth

Johnny Chan has come out of hiding and boy did he come out with a bang. I happen to be a huge Johnny Chan fan. I also happen to be a big Phil Hellmuth fan despite his penchant for throwing childish tantrums that only serve to make him look stupid. You would think that with all the fame and good fortune Phil would finally turn off the "act" and simply enjoy the game. Time after time we have all been exposed to his overly critical tirades after taking a beat or losing a hand.

Johnny Chan called Phil a great guy and I am sure he is. Chan also said that Hellmuth is a very sociable person and a great guy when he is not sitting at the table. However, when he is in a poker game he turns into a "Sissy Person." Honestly, I am not sure if I could have coined a better phrase for Hellmuth myself. We have all watched the likes of Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, Eric Lindgren, and Chan himself and thought about how classy these guys are. In my minds eye each of the aforementioned has the kind of demeanor we should all aspire to when involved in a poker game.

So Johnny I want to personally thank you for telling the truth as only you can regarding one Mr. Hellmuth. Let us hope that none of us ever becomes a "Sissy Person" in our playing lifetime.