has anyone met allen browne?

[conception_native_0123]

I talked to him once through email but that's about it. Has anyone ever met him or talked to him? What did you get out of it?

Who is Allen Browne?

Biographical information on Allen Browne

allenbrowne.com

 

[Pat Hartman]

No. Allen and I were not MVP's at the same time so we never got to the same MVP events but I met Bill Gates a few times. First time was at the bridge table at a large International event in Montreal. I read once that Access was his baby so I asked him about Access. He thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. Then at an Access insider event I was invited to in 2006 to preview A2007 and a few more random bridge tournaments around the country. As he moved out of the direct management role, attention to Access waned. Like anyone famous, he always drew a fair amount of attention but since we were all there to play bridge, he was able to walk around like a normal person for the most part. I actually played a few hands against him and his partner on more than one occasion. One time he was playing with Warren Buffett and the other times with a bridge pro who my partner knew but I didn't. So, you get a few minutes after you're done before they call the next round. He was quite pleasant and Warren is a real charmer

 

[conception_native_0123]

Warren is a charmer? I have no doubt about that. That fits perfectly with what you see on TV. thanks Pat.