My biggest fear was public speaking, and then having everyone know who I was, it was definitely weird at first. When I first won, it was definitely a culture shock, it was something I wasn't quite ready for. — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
I've talked a lot with Greg Raymer and Joe Hachem. Being on Team PokerStars with them has helped me out quite a bit. I've traveled around Europe playing with them. I've also talked with Robert Williamson here and there and… — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
If you see me playing a $1/$2 no-limit on PokerStars, I'm probably experimenting with something, trying something new seeing how it works. — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
When I had a full-time job, I really wasn't that busy, but now I'm really busy. I guess that's a good thing. — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
The pros really like all the new people playing poker because they love the dead money; but when the money wins they don't like… — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
My favorite movie right now is probably 'Hitch,' a Will Smith thing. — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
Although I have to say, it's become a lot harder for me since I won the world series because everyone wants to beat me.… — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
World Class players can lay down the toughest hands and play any two cards at any time without fear. Their reads are impeccable. — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
Not having the online game has made it more difficult. There are a lot of young and upcoming players in poker. But you don't… — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
The competition has improved tremendously. In 2003, I could teach a guy how to play poker in an hour and he could win some… — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
Never in a million years did I think the sport of poker would blow up the way it did. — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
I used to sports gamble a lot and I was getting killed on that but then I found poker and really enjoyed it. But… — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
I'm comfortable with the hold 'em, Omaha and stud high-low. But the other two games aren't my strongest games. I'm not comfortable at all… — Chris Moneymaker Copy Share Image
