[wonderwes]

It amazing how people can make opinions on Hellmuth as a person when they have never sat down at a tournament table with him.

Phil has made his wealth. He won 10 bracelets, plenty of final tables, written his own books, and always plays to win. He does act like a brat but you can not deny his skill of play.

Barry Bonds is upon the ranks of Kenneth Lay and Fidell Castro. Bonds grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth. You should have heard the stories of him when he was in college. Always acted like he was above everyone else.

Hellmuth should get more respect, but it is brought upon himself. Personally I would rather clap if Negreanu gets busted. Just because he gets on my bad side since he is an overtalker.