<The guy was basically a scumball with no morals except toward his debtors).>. i did read that bit about how he always paid back his debtors and that is a Major Plus--perhaps even a saving grace.
That is one thing that makes me feel there was at least honor in this man---that, as i say is a major plus.
One of my true true major heroes is Mark Twain and i remember on being blown away when i learned that Twain(Clemens) momentous, historic , i think two years, world speaking tour was in order to pay back every dime he owed as a result financially disastrous decision he made(a printing press that only rube goldberg could have loved:).
I will respect Livermore for making good on his debts; that's a biggie.
He played his video game night and day.
The MAZE of Death.
But that is the game we all are in, the trick, don't believe it.Get above it all and imagine nothing is what it seems.Kill the machine.otraque