I love Mike, I always have even though I typically don't go for the blow-up types. Something about him just made me like him. I always thought he was a great but underrated player, and I bought the book as soon as it came out. Reading it reinforced my opinion of him being a great player, while also explaining why he sometimes behaves the way he does.
I get the feeling Mike is one of the *the* most genuine poker celebrities/personalities you'll find. He is what he is, take it or leave it, he doesn't pull punches and he doesn't make excuses.
This is making want to go back and re-read the book.