phil is one of the best nl holdem players ever....its that simple...funny how ppl that only know poker since 2003 think they know it all because they watch espn....phil is a legend..he always has his money in when he has the best hand...ppl do make some loose calls and suck out on him....thats poker...and yes he whines, but thats him being the "poker brat" that sells millions of books...guys a legend , so give him the respect he deserves