From a young age, people have been touting me as a future world champion and it's nice to get that out of the way.

I used to be quite laid back and that. But obviously the more you're in the public eye, the more you've got to... dress to impress.

You are never going to get snooker on to the front pages because there is not enough money in the game here.

I play my best stuff when I am a little under the radar.

From a very young age people have been touting me as a world champion. So it can be tough, playing in the spotlight and people expecting big things from you all the time.

Other people try and tweak their techniques and that, but I've just been exactly the same all my life, and I'd never change anything.

If there are groupies out there, bring 'em on, the more the merrier.

I've watched the Masters on TV since I was young, I remember watching Jimmy White and a few others, so I can't wait to play there myself.

I would love to bring it up-to-date and get some more people interested in snooker.

My eyesight had always been good but at school I went swimming one day and the chlorine affected me badly. I was almost blinded for two weeks and from there things deteriorated. Then at the World Championship in 2007 I realised I couldn't see the back of the pocket. It was one big blur. My first two seasons as a pro it was dreadful.

I am trying to be a lot more careful - and to not miss easy balls.

It is very important not to try too hard because in the past I think I have done that.

I have always wanted to live my life as well as playing snooker.

It has sunk into my head that I want to be winning four or five tournaments a season.

I've tried to be more mature and my mindset is a lot different now.

When people tip you, a lot put themselves under pressure but I use it as an advantage.

Being the favourite is a help.

When you're not sleeping, you're not thinking straight.

Even when I do miss easy balls I feel I can come back.

You don't want to get to 40, 45 and not have won the world title.

I take no positives from losing.

I started playing on a tiny table when I was 3 and then started playing properly when I was 10 or 11.

It's all about practice and more practice. Travel to tournaments, play in them, watch other players.

Some shots people won't think are right but I want to give the crowd a good show and get new people into the sport.

I just want to enjoy myself and have fun.

I love the game.

People aren't allowed to be themselves in snooker.

The way I play will change things, there will be a lot more attacking snooker in the future.

If ever I am the underdog I seem to play well and whenever I am the favourite I put too much pressure on myself.

The crowd should be allowed to chant perhaps, or get some music playing.

When people are sat quietly for 20-25 minutes per frame, they should be allowed to let their hair down at the end of it.

People were saying on social media, 'He's going out too much' - I got judged. That was demoralising.

I should have won more. Definitely. If I practised like Mark Selby I might have done twice as many.

Obviously I want to win all the big tournaments - I would hate to look back and not have won them. I also think, for me, there's something about reaching a certain level rather than getting a certain number of wins.

It would be nice to say I won seven world titles, yet I want a good life as well while I play.

I really want the chance to thank my parents for what they have done, because without their support, I wouldn't be where I am today.

I've got to be aware of what's going on. I can't drink too much or make a fool of myself.

Every tournament I play in I fancy my chances of winning, so hopefully I can get through the first few rounds, find a bit of form and kick on.

The conditions are always slightly better back in the U.K. There's a lot of distractions when you play away in China and it's very easy to get on a bad run out there, with various things going on when you play.

I do like a night out every now and again, I like to let my hair down.

The only time I won't be playing is when I've got a hangover.

When you've practiced hard and know you've really worked for it it's more enjoyable.

Nobody can really dominate like Stephen Hendry or Steve Davis. The players are just too good for that.

Everyone's just looking at you. They're expecting you to win every game, and it's just not possible.

When the frame's safe, I like to let myself go a bit; play a few more entertaining shots rather than just getting the frame over and done with.

I don't really think about missing. Whereas a lot of the other players are scared to miss, I think that if I pot it I'll be in with a chance of winning the frame.

Obviously my parents have been a massive influence on me my whole career, taking me around everywhere and putting me in this position.

Obviously you'd always be happy to have another tour on the side, earning extra money, but for most of the players I think we're all pretty happy.

Although it's a brilliant achievement, 100 centuries doesn't mean anything to me.

Barry Hearn has said there's no time for playboys, but I'm not a playboy.