From Warren Buffet to Snoopy, many famous personalities have played the game of bridge. Read their thoughts on the game and why they play.
- Warren Buffett (b. 1930) - Bridge is a reputation of a die-hard player, having been quoted as saying "If I & # 39; m playing bridge and a naked woman walks by, I do not even see her." Additionally: "Bridge is Such a sensational game that I was had mind being in jail with his good friends Sharon Osberg "He has likened bridge to investing, saying that both involve making intelligent decisions based on available information and probabilities. and Bill Gates, Buffett plays online and in ACBL tournaments. He even sponsors his own annual tournament, the Buffett Cup, which pits American experts against their European counterparts.
- Dwight Eisenhower (1890 - 1969) - WWII General and 34th President of the United States. Eisenhower had a reputation as an excellent bridge player, and reportedly played in his (little) spare time during WWII to relax.
- Bill Gates (b. 1955) - Gates reportedly got addicted to bridge through Warren Buffett; the two now play regularly and online in ACBL tournaments. Gates has a reputation as an enthusiastic learner, studying and playing with professionals to refine his game.
- Martina Navratilova (b. 1956) - Tennis legend and winner of 59 Grand Slam titles. On the topic of bridge, she has been quoted as saying "No matter where I go, I can always make new friends at the bridge table." And also: "Bridge teachers logic, reasoning , quick thinking, patience, concentration and partnership skills. "
- Snoopy - Yes, Snoopy is a bridge player.. Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, a long-time player, often penned comic strips in which Snoopy, Woodstock (and Woodstock) s bridge game for the New York Times.
