Q: How was the overall experience in Italy? Was it your first trip there?
It was one of the most interesting weekends of my life. It was my first trip to Italy, but I hope that is not the last.

Q: What was the greatest moment this weekend - except winning the semi-final?
Milan is one of most fascinating cities in Europe and I would like to come back here one day.

Q: What was the best part of the VIP PokerRoom weekend (restaurants, nightlife...)?
I liked it all: the Humer-Stretch-Limo, the sushi bar and the oldest restaurant in Milan - it was awesome.

Q: You said you are not experienced in live Poker. Were you nervous at all during the semi-final tournament with the lights and cameras, etc.?
This was my first time playing at a televised table and my second live tournament at all. I was really very very nervous - everybody could see my shaky hands on TV...

Q: Have you kept in touch with any of the other qualifiers from the various trips you were on? Are any fans going to make the trip to Vienna with you to root you on at the finals?
My husband will come with me to Vienna - he is my mentor and at the same time my biggest fan!

Q: There's quite a lot of money up for grabs in the $600,000 guaranteed final, with a big difference between $285,000 for 1st and $10,000 for 6th. Will you be playing to win or are you looking to play it safe and try to move up the paytable as far as possible?
I am going to play as I usually do. I know that all the other players in this Final are better than me and much more experienced, but I hope the Poker Gods (and the River) will be on my side.

Q: Any special plans for what you'd do with the winnings? Obviously it depends on where you finish, but do you have a trip planned or your eye on car or anything like that?
No special plans - I hope to win enough money for a few pairs of nice shoes and maybe some hand bags...

Q: Anything else you'd like to share?
I like to thank PokerRoom for this great promotion. It has been one of the most exciting adventures of my life!