I am often asked whether I enjoy teaching, and to the surprise of those who cannot fathom spending 8 hours a day instructing the needy, I always reply with a positive. While I love to play, I don’t depend on my playing to pay my bills. I tried that, and found it an incredibly difficult task. The game is hard enough with its precipitous ups and downs without adding the pressure of earning a living. I certainly feel pressure when I play in tournaments, but not the kind of pressure that accrues when your finish means everything. My events mean…

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