Great Men: Tom Vu, Infomercial King

There’s two kinds of work in America: hard work and smart work. Which one are you doing now?

Growing up I loved the TV — nothing was better and late at night the funniest thing I ever saw was an infomercial. Not just any infomercial — and I’ve seen some winners. This was special, this was Tom Vu: real estate tycoon, professional poker player, super star.

Vu was amazing. He lectured and cajoled you to riches! Tom constantly reminded you he had more than you and if you wanted to be rich and have fancy sports cars there was only one way: his.

Today I’m gonna show you how to drive a sports car. First, you need a lot of money!

Evidently the great Vu ran into some trouble and decided to focus on his poker career. Perhaps helping others get rich isn’t all its cracked up to be? He’s fairly competitive, and has performed well in the World Poker Tour and the World Series of Poker (22nd in 2005.)

Tom Vu, I’d like to offer you a tip of the Dethroner crown.