Hey Lordnoble,
I have played poker for many years.
I picked up number 15 last year at the usual "men behaving badly night".
I haven't played too much recently, but I do play a lot of online tourneys.
I generally finish in the top 20 out of 3 to 5,000 online.
Also, I like to go over to Mississippi and play $200 tourneys.
I always pay for the weekend with my winnings.
Best show was 3rd out of 500.... paid for a month in Gulf Shores.
In a (few) words I'm sneaky, and very patient.
As for the last factoid..... Who would want to lick their elbow?
Edit: The most important "house" rule..... Deal to left.... Fart to the right.