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Ever notice how the old gambler never actually gives him any advice? "What can you tell me, friend?" "You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em…" "Yeah yeah, I know that. But WHEN should I hold or fold?" "…know when to walk away, know when to run…" "When I'm several hands up? Or just a gut feeling?" "You never count your money…" "Oh, I'll know how much money I have. But when should I fold?" "…'til the dealin's done" "Look, mister, this is like Tommy Lasorda telling me I gotta know when to pitch to the batter and when to walk 'im. WHEN??" "You gotta know when to hold 'em…" "You mooched a cigarette, a lighter, and my last drop of liquor, and that's all you can tell me?"...