Sophie’s Bar, 1988

To play pool well is the mark of a gentleman. To play pool too well is the mark of a misspent youth.

That is what my father told me anyway...except he said “billiards” not pool. One swims in pools.

I don’t think anyone was playing it too well. Smoke adds so much atmosphere.

I used to go to Julians on 14th St. / Union Square to play.

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