(Not Scott Drill and Bill Gates,
1974 give or take)
Q: Seriously, you played poker against Bill Gates?
A: Yes, a lot sometimes 3-4 times a week. Sometimes 24 hours straight.
Q: Where was this?
A: Harvard, 1973-1975.
Q: How would you describe him back then?
A: Nice guy. Computer geek. Poor hygiene.
Q: Was there any indication that he would go on to own the World?
A: None.
Q: What did you and your friends think about him back then, honestly?
A: Smart, friendly, obsessed with computers and poker.
Q: Did you have any nicknames for him?
A: Gravy Train Gates.
Q: Did you hang out with him or just play poker?
A: Just poker.
Q: Was he a good poker player?
A: Only fair.
Q: Do you stay in touch with him now?
A: No.
Q: Would you like to play poker with him now?
A: Yes.
Q: If he is reading this, what would you say to him?
A: Congratulations on all your success. Sorry I have been quoted in various publications about your previously poor hygiene. Let’s play poker.
~interviewed by G.L. Hoffman, September, 2006, copyright, Jobdig.
Since February, 1998, Scott Drill has served as President and CEO of Insignia Systems, Inc., a publically held Minneapolis based company which is primarily focused on developing its Insignia Point-of-Purchase (POPS) division which offers food manufacturers and supermarket chains a coordinated in-store promotions program.
From 1983-1996, Scott served as President and CEO of Varitronic Systems, Inc. Varitronics is a leading developer and manufacturer of labeling, signage and presentation systems which was acquired by WH Brady in 1996.
He received his BA from Harvard University and an MBA from the University of St Thomas.
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That’s so funny! Gates went from poor hygiene to disheveled. I also thought it was hilarious that Scott mentioned his poor hygiene again and later apologized in your same interview for having said it in the past.
I’m betting that Melinda is the one that cleaned him up. Anyone want to raise or call?
G.L. — I hadn’t heard that story in many years. Brought back good memories of the old Varitronics days. Ahhhh, Typestyler.
Kelly
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