No, that’s poker. To win, you’ve gotta get damned lucky.
Meaning of the quote
The quote is suggesting that in the game of poker, you need to have good luck in order to win. It's not just about being skilled or making the best moves - sometimes, you also need to get lucky and have the right cards come up. The quote is saying that to be successful at poker, you need both skill and a bit of luck on your side.
About Wilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley was an American actor known for his distinctive roles in films like The China Syndrome, The Thing, and Cocoon. He started his career as an extra and stuntman in Westerns before becoming an established character actor in the 1970s and 1980s. Brimley was also the long-term face of Quaker Oats advertisements and promoted diabetes education.
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