His opponent was new to the Tour, yet a seasoned player, but had already ruffled my feathers by his words and actions and my interactions with him on Saturday. After waiting 30 minutes (WAY too long) for a player, I forfeited him. A Filipino, a Chinese, a Japanese, and a European will battle it out for one of billiards’ most coveted titles, the World Ten Ball Championship, today at the World Trade Center in Pasay City! We discussed many current cue sports topic, including the precarious situation in America, the rise of snooker on the European continent and the risks involved in the billiards industry in general. I kept that wish (and many others), including Dave’s request that I title this "The Life of a Pool Player." I think you all will be very surprised by Dave's responses. And, we also get to find out more about my good friend, Mike - the man behind the creation of AzB, his thoughts on the industry, and all he does for the pool community. You've seen his cues across the country, now meet the man behind them. June Issue: Well, the hardest interview for me yet is now online for Billiard Buzz magazine.

HUGE thank you to Chip Compton and Joey Gray for allowing me to interview them both for this month's Billiard Buzz magazine. 2017 December Issue: Don Akerlow graciously let me interview him (and his wife Mary) for the December issue of the online magazine, Billiard Buzz. October Issue: The October issue of the magazine 'Billiard Buzz' is out and this month I interviewed custom cuemaker Jerry Olivier from Houston! I've always wanted to interview these two guys together and this month it became a reality! August Issue: This month I interview the amazing and inspiring Toddy Deatherage! Thank you Toddy for sharing your life with us! You will be just as surprised as I was with this interview with Toddy. July issue: Interview my first industry person. I first interviewed David Faver back in September 2017 - the day he had brain cancer surgery, and I would occasionally ask him clarification questions over the following eight months. This months interview is THE most impactful interview I have conducted. BTW, he's the only one so far who took photos just for the interview.

September Issue: Look who said yes to being interviewed! First, a brief look at the the Swedish language, which is hilarious to me. We must look for complete stability. All four pool players competing in the semifinals of the 2011 World Ten Ball Championship are assured of at least $15,000. Lived during the Depression and still goes to the pool room weekly to hang out with his friends. After investing a few Swedish crowns into the troubled future of pinball, I waltzed over to the pool room itself, and it was full of bangers drinking with their friends. Find out how busy this woman is in the pool-arena and how effective her perspective is to be able to be involved in so many different aspects of the pool community effectively! Find out for yourself why everyone was interested in the article. Find out about their integral and important paths throughout the billiard scene across the USA all of these years and also what is going on with them lately. I know this wasn't easy for Mike to come out of his shell, so I was very thankful! We have been friends a long time and I have learned so much from her on and off the table, so I was elated when she said yes to be interviewed, so you all could get to know her better, also!

OMGosh we can learn so much from this busy woman! After the break, one of the players will have the even balls and the other the odd balls, meaning one player has to sink a total of 7 balls and the other 8 (and I'll have a post someday about other asymetrical games that can be played on a pool table). Charlie is a huge advocate for our sport, and does a lot for pool that most people aren't even aware of. I was even MORE excited when I read her responses. Three more games to go the Championship for Gomez! Moreover, he kept himself in good condition by resting early - knowing that one needs good conditioning for the long stretch in a championship tour. He's not only one of the best players around, he's also one of the nicest gentleman around, too. For those not in the know, some events and associations have not been able to protect players from issues ranging from prize money payments, equipment issues and conditions, and rules/format.

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