Poker Playing Career
Johnson began playing poker in 1974 and won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in 1997 in the $1,500 seven-card razz event.
She also appeared in the Poker Royale: Comedians vs. Pros series.
As of 2010, her total live tournament winnings exceed $300,000.
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