An Interview With Vanessa Roussoby Aaron Angerman
A dual citizen of the U.S. and France, Rousso graduated from Duke University in just two and a half years. Sometimes Rousso could be found behind a painted face, as just one of the Cameron Crazies cheering on the basketball team. Upon graduating from Duke, Vanessa moved on to Miami Law, where she is nearing graduation. She plans to return for her final semester after her vigorous travel schedule settles down. While she may not want to trade her budding poker career for a law career at this point, she believes the knowledge gained at Miami Law will guide her when she's at the felt and away from it. When she's not bungee jumping, hanging out with her new fiancé, Chad Brown, or walking the red carpet at the Ocean's 13 premier, Rousso can be found on the felt. Vanessa took time out of playing a 2K Euro side event at the PokerStars EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo to speak with us. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us. How is Monte Carlo treating you?There are a lot worse places you could be playing at. I made it to the last level of Day 2 before busting out of the Grand Final. I think I played my A+ game the whole tourney. But I have been watching players around me play bad, so I decided to give it a shot and play bad in the side event. I'm chip leader right now, so maybe I'm on to something. What are your feelings about playing on the EPT?Europe has this old world feel. I grew up in France, so the idea of playing in Europe adds a special element for me. I wouldn't doubt if I've played every EPT event in a couple years.
It is super good news. The tournament trail is tough, sometimes. It can be a
really lonely journey. Having Chad with me is going to make everything a lot
easier.
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With
more than $1.5 million in tournament winnings, Vanessa Rousso is helping to
lead a charge of females to poker prominence. As a member of Team PokerStars
Pro, Rousso has become a marquee name on the tournament circuit, appearing at
the biggest events the world has to offer and even starring in her own commercials.
How
does it feel to have your fiancé, Chad Brown, on Team PokerStars with
you?
Do
you have any goals for 2008 WSOP?