I’ve just began reading Harry Findlay: Gambling For Life, written by Neil Harman, published in 2017 by Sport Media.
I purchased the book a long time ago, started to read it, and put it back on the bookshelf. It has nothing to do with the quality of the book but it wasn’t the right time. I guess those words would be familiar to Mr. Findlay – The Man Who Won Millions And Spent Every Penny.
So far I have read the acknowledgments and introduction: The Alchemist.
I have about 350 pages to go.
I’ve never met Harry Findlay in person. I used to question whether I would want to be in his company. That sounds critical but it’s not meant to be. He’s very much an alpha male and extrovert whereas I am an introvert.
They say oil and water don’t mix.
My impression of Harry Findlay was formed from watching him on TV. He has always been larger than life but in a gambling world of opinions perhaps the person with the loudest voice gets their views heard first and last. Since the publication of his book follows a devastating loss and almost financial ruin I wonder what man he is today. Perhaps he is a little quieter. I hope he hasn’t changed at all. If there’s one thing I like about a gambler, it’s someone who is confident in their opinions and worth. Most punters really don’t have much to say and what they do say doesn’t often make any sense or have substance.
Perhaps I would enjoy the company of Mr Findlay. I may need meet him in an Indian restaurant to keep him quiet as he goes through his chicken vindaloo, although he may well talk with his mouth full.
After reading many professional gambler books I am looking forward to reading the full warts and all version of Harry Findlay.
As Terry Ramsden once said: ‘There’s been plenty of people who have gone through their money.’
Dave Nevison wrote: No Easy Money: A Gambler’s Diary.
I’m noticing a theme here. I say that tongue-in-cheek because every gambler has good and bad times.
Harry Findlay said he has been skint many times. And the best judge for a gambler worth his salt is one who comes back from the brink.
I’m looking forward to finding out more.