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Scotty Nguyen has made an astonishing offer to his thousands of Twitter followers - he wants one of them to write the story of his life.

The 47-year-old, who has five WSOP bracelets, has decided the time has finally come to launch an official biography.

There's quite a tale to tell: From humble beginnings in Vietnam, Nguyen moved to the US aged 14 and was rapidly expelled from school for playing in underground poker games before becoming one of the best players in the world.

But the Prince of Poker, who boasts live winnings of more than $11 million, doesn't want a ghost writer to tell his story.

So, instead, he posted a message to his 6,000 Twitter followers asking if anyone was up to the job.

"Here’s the deal," he told them in a Tweet - and then in a blog.

"I want to do a book on my life, I have held off for many years on doing it, but now I’m ready baby!

"This is very important to me. However I would prefer to have a fan be the writer rather than a ghost writer. 

"So, I am going to give my fans the opportunity for the job first baby!"

He continues: "As many of you know, my life has been full of every emotion imaginable!

"I need someone to write in a way that brings the reader’s into the book, something you don’t want to put down, full of emotion but with the right amounts.

"I want you all to remember, I have only one life, and this is the life I’m telling, so I have one shot of having it told and told in the best way possible.

"I don’t want anyone to get upset or get your feelings hurt if I don’t chose you, I love you all baby and that’s why I want to give you all this opportunity first.

"Good Luck to all and thanks baby!"

The star went on to give his personal email address, asking fans to email him with an example of their work and stating their salary requirements.

For more information on how you can become Scotty Nguyen's official biographer, click here!