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Poker Forum => General Discussion => APAT Member Profiles => Topic started by: Bainn on January 03, 2009, 18:49:56 PM

Title: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on January 03, 2009, 18:49:56 PM
1 - WHO ARE YOU?

Christian Briggs, more commonly known as "Bainn" and sometimes "The Beard"

2 - POST A PICTURE OF YOURSELF OR A LINK TO ONE (APAT OR OTHER)

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii542/DHyde9/327933_281247898556279_100000132145357_1329989_6061547_o1.jpg)

3 - WHERE DO YOU COME FROM?

Nottingham, the capital of Poker in England.

4 - TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?

Enigmatic, charismatic, witty, charming, intelligent, humble and incredibly modest.

5 - WHAT IS YOUR POKER BACKGROUND?

At the tender age of 10 I played my first ever game of Poker, 5 card draw and I have dipped in and out of the game ever since, self taught in the early days then on to reading various books and learning from pro players.

6 - WHAT IS YOUR PLAYING STYLE?

Cliche, but it depends ! I will play in a style that fits the table and tournament I am in, it has been suggested I have a somewhat LAG style these days but that is totally untrue.

7 - WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE POKER PLAYER AND WHY?

Odd I know, but I do not have a favourite poker player, I just learn from everyone.

8 - WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ONLINE POKER SITE AND WHAT IS YOUR POKER ID THERE?

I have no particular site that is my favourite as although I do occasionally play online I much prefer live games.

9 - WHAT ARE YOUR POKER ACHIEVEMENTS?

Getting a scary reputation for reading people when playing at Nott"s University, winning my APAT Gold medal, successfully teaching people to play and watching them go on to make final tables.

10 - WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE ABOUT LIVE POKER CURRENTLY, THAT YOU WOULD CHANGE?

Nothing that is worth worrying about.

11 - HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT APAT?

Through friends.

12 -WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT APAT TOURNAMENTS, STANDARD OF PLAY AND STRUCTURE?

What is not to love ? Excellent structure, good value and a superbly friendly atmosphere. There are some damn decent players in the APAT events.

13 - HAVE YOU PLAYED AT AN APAT LIVE EVENT AND IF SO, WHAT WAS MOST MEMORABLE ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE?

Played and enjoyed several live events and the fun, yet competitive aspect sticks in my mind.

14 - WHAT ARE YOUR MAIN INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POKER?

Reading.

15 - WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK OR FILM?

Film, cannot decide -

"Prophecy"

"American Yakuza"

16 - WHAT THREE MUSIC ALBUMS WOULD YOU TAKE TO A DESERT ISLAND WITH YOU?

"Ghost Dog Soundtrack"

"Pretty Hate Machine"

"Psalm 69"

17 - FINALLY, WHAT MESSAGE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEAVE FOR YOUR FELLOW APAT MEMBERS?

I really am a lot tighter than people think.
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: HaworthBantam on January 03, 2009, 18:54:10 PM

4 - TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?

Enigmatic, charismatic, witty, charming, intelligent, humble and incredibly modest.



Lol, just lol  :D
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on January 03, 2009, 18:55:14 PM


4 - TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?

Enigmatic, charismatic, witty, charming, intelligent, humble and incredibly modest.



Lol, just lol  :D


Sigh.

Jealousy rears it"s ugly head again....
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: duke3016 on January 03, 2009, 23:53:25 PM
as a work of fiction this rates amongst the best
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on January 17, 2009, 21:46:36 PM

as a work of fiction this rates amongst the best


Coming from you, I take that as a compliment.
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Dewi_cool on January 17, 2009, 23:28:45 PM
The spelling is good :o
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on January 29, 2009, 01:44:33 AM

The spelling is good :o


Of course, how could it not be ?
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on March 18, 2009, 21:56:59 PM
Bainn Fact #1 -

Recently pointed out to me by Dr Holden at QMC in Nottingham is that at age 7 I was tested by an educational psychologist and found to be in the top 93 percentile according to the E.P.V.T test, meaning only 7% of the population is more intelligent than I.

However, I do not play well with others.
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on March 22, 2009, 14:10:46 PM
Bainn Fact #2 -

While working at "Bright Light" studios in Coventry, I got my head ripped off !!

Back in the heady days of FMV in computer games, I played an Undead Henchman in the game "Realms of the Haunting" and one of the actors playing the character "Hawk" had to wrestle my head off, a very funny scene to do.

Play the game and see.
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: smileriraq on March 22, 2009, 21:22:12 PM
Good Profile but werent you also a member of faith no more

(http://991.com/newGallery/Faith-No-More-The-Works-431377.jpg)
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on March 22, 2009, 21:38:03 PM

Good Profile but werent you also a member of faith no more

(http://991.com/newGallery/Faith-No-More-The-Works-431377.jpg)


Ah, an amusing yet turbulent time of my life, well recognized Squire.
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: HaworthBantam on March 22, 2009, 23:21:55 PM

Your temporary residence at the local zoo proved profitable though.......

(http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/HaworthBantam/Monkey1.jpg)
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on March 23, 2009, 01:03:39 AM


Your temporary residence at the local zoo proved profitable though.......

(http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/HaworthBantam/Monkey1.jpg)


No, that is cousin Barnabas, twice removed.

Taught him poker and last I heard was he had become a model of some sort, that"s him in the middle.
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on April 04, 2009, 14:18:48 PM
Here is Barnabas in one of his "Ad" shoots, the family interest in biscuits is apparent -

(http://www.bain.uklinux.net/bar.jpg)
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on April 07, 2009, 12:21:55 PM
Bainn Fact #3 -

I share my birthday with -

Hans Christian Andersen

Dr. Demento

Giacomo Casanova

Serge Gainsbourg

Alec Guinness
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on May 25, 2009, 16:49:04 PM
Bainn fact #4 -

I am an officially ordained minister, so my proper title would be -

Reverend Christian Briggs

I am the first minister for -

"The Church of the Bainn 5-4 offsuit"
Title: Re: Bainn
Post by: Bainn on February 10, 2011, 17:04:00 PM
Regards "Bainn fact #2", here be the clippage from said game -

[youtube=425,350]etRrQMXmIb8[/youtube]