Joe
Sebok
Joe
has always been a LaB favorite. We would go as far as saying, he
is probably THE most under-rated "COOL" poker players
around. Sure when you
think
of
'poker cool' some obvious names come to mind.. Daniel Negreanu,
Antonio Esfandiari, Gabe Kaplan. But could any of those guys get
away
with wearing
tights? I seriously doubt it.
We
thank him for taking the time out to play along with the Random
Questions.
LaB : Pick anyone, past or present to play poker
with..
Sebok: Martin
Luther King, Jr., Jimi Hendrix, JFK, Jerry Garcia, Michael Franti,
John Butler, Bill Clinton, Henry Rollins. Best poker
game EVER.
LaB : Player with the most class?
Sebok: Probably Chip or Bear. I've never seen either of them get
worked up at the table.
LaB : The least?
Sebok: I'll pass on this one...probably me sometimes...
LaB : If you could pick 2 super powers for a day.. what would they
be?
Sebok: To fly and to be invisible. Man, imagine the shit you could
get into then...
LaB
: We heard that after the heads up match with the LATB team...
you were found out back crying like a baby and had to be escorted
home.... Is that true?
Sebok: I only cried a little and that was because I could only find
about $20 in Bart's wallet that I pickpocketed.
LaB
: When is the rematch?
Sebok: Anytime. Gav and I will be all over it. You can only walk
on water so many times...and that would probably be once...
LaB : How do you handle those tilt moments... do you steam?
Sebok: I don't typically steam too much in my play, but I do get
worked up with my mouth sometimes. It's a bad habit and I need to
stop it. My problem is that I will rarely be the first to say something,
but I will NEVER be the first to stop yapping. Terrible habit...
LaB : You found a genie lamp while wandering in the desert one day.
You rub it and the Genie pops out and grants you a wish... 1 wish..
and none of this world peace crap.. Selfish but meaningful... What
is it?
Sebok: This one is simple. Just to be happy, man. It's nice to have
tons of money and all that fun stuff, but there just isn't any substitute
for just plain old simple happiness.
LaB : Help us start a rumor about Gavin Smith...
Sebok: He
used to be a woman...albeit a horrifically ugly one. This actually
isn't a rumor. He told me in the strictest confidence the
other night while drinking and playing blackjack. I think I actually
stole the hospital receipt from his pocket if you want to see it.
LaB
: A few days after your genie wish, the world erupts into nuclear
war. Nice job ya selfish bastard.... How guilty do you feel?
Sebok: Hmmm, that would really get in the way of my being happy
thing. Man, did I blow it. I would probably hunt down that damn genie
and beat it's ass for not hinting that maybe my wish would be better
spent in, well, I don't know...SAVING THE DAMN WORLD! I wouldn't
want to hear any of that crap either about how he didn't know. He
is a genie that grants wishes for the love of bubblegum. That dude
KNEW!
LaB
: Since becoming "The
Donk Buster" who is the biggest
card criminal you have busted to date?
Sebok: Jeez, truth be told I haven't been busting anyone recently.
I need you guys to ship me that suit so I can get in the right frame
of mind...
LaB
: Are you a reefer man?
Sebok: Used to be. Just makes me sleepy these days...
LaB : If so.. know where a brutha can score some nugs?
Sebok: Oh, dude, why didn't you say so...415.219.2....
LaB : If not... KIDS.. just say no.... Like Joe Sebok!
Sebok: Haha...
LaB : Best restaurant in Vegas?
Sebok: Nine at the Palms.
LaB : Who gets more ladies... You or Antonio Esfandiari?
Sebok: Man, this has
to be the biggest no comment in the history of the Earth...
LaB
: Inspired by a recent
question posed by a college student on
the internet..... How much money would it take for you to kill
a puppy with your bare hands?
Sebok: Wow, I would have to say that this one just ain't worth it.
I'm a dog lover and grew up with them constantly around me. I just
don't think I could do it.
Alright, you got me, like $50,000.
Kidding!
I wouldn't do it! Ever!
LaB : What was worst prop bet you ever lost?
Sebok: I think
we all know the answer to this one...bastards...
LaB : In terms of poker action: Vegas or L.A.?
Sebok: LA
LaB : Are you and Gavin Smith BFF?
Sebok: We're buds, for sure, but we don't cuddle or anything.
LaB : Top five songs on your iPod? Most embarrassing?
Sebok: I'll give you current bands instead...
Silversun Pickups
Fall Out Boy
John Butler Trio
Rise Against
moe.
LaB : You can remove one rule from poker... which is it?
Sebok: That when my hand is beat I have to give up the pot. What
is that garbage? How about a constant win rule for Sebok?!
LaB : In ten years, how many WPT championships and WSOP bracelets
do you see yourself owning and in which events?
Sebok: Man, I will take ONE in either right now. :)
LaB : What are your thoughts on the whole internet gambling ban?
Sebok: Stupid.
A complete waste of time by a government that doesn't understand
where their priorities should be.
LaB : Your prediction for this years main event... less entries
than last year?
Sebok: Obviously if the Internet can't supply, it's gotta be less.
LaB : Will a woman will ever win the Main Event? If so, who would
you put your money on?
Sebok: Yes. Whoever I end up marrying...
LaB
: This last question comes from a Charlie Blanks...
"I wouldn't
ask this, but my roommate wants to know... Now that you
have won a few bucks the last couple of months.. do you
think you
can fix that hole
you put in our wall? uh yeah... thanks"
Sebok: I've got the repairman coming tomorrow...sorry,
dudes...
Find
out more about Joe Sebok @ his website www.joesebok.com
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