“Come on Sam, you know my heart is pure.” “Honey, I was supposed to go broke on that hand. “Let me complain, it’s good for television.” “This guy probably can’t even spell poker.” “I am the Jack Nicklaus of poker, the Tiger Woods of poker, the Mozart of poker.” “When I watch myself on TV, I am a bit compelling.” “If there weren’t luck involved, I would win every time.” Phil is known for his “poker brat” quotes: He is also the winner of the 1989 Main Event and the author of a few known poker books. Hellmuth has won a record 16 World Series of Poker bracelets. Although it’s difficult to prove this statement, there is no doubt that he is one of the most successful professional poker players. “I’m the best no-limit Texas Hold’em player in the world,” said once Phil Hellmuth.