That Time I Played Poker at John Wayne’s Table
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5 min readMar 13, 2024
Years ago, I used to regularly attend the Christmas parties of a prestigious public relations firm in Southern California. They were always held in upscale venues usually near the ocean. These were over-the-top affairs. I often felt out of place. One could say I was intimidated by the hipness, wealth, and power of the attendees.
