I never abused anybody but myself.

If I didn't think I could win the World Championship I would go and play golf badly in Spain.

I have no regrets, I've had a fantastic life, travelled the world.

Certain styles of play take a bit longer.

Some people take the view that I'm too laid back. Yet it's how I feel.

That's the hardest part of the game. You've got to stay focused. With golf, make a mistake and you get another shot straight away; but with snooker you could be five minutes before you get another chance.

I could be in Spain, spending my time playing bad golf; financially I don't need to play snooker. I play because I love it.

If you've got to win ugly, do it.

In the past it sometimes took me two or three rounds to get the adrenaline rush.

I don't drink. Don't smoke.

I'm a supporter of Barry Hearn, I voted for him and will support him in whatever he wants to do.

Most gamblers do it for ego. It's not about winning or losing, it's about challenging your ego and showing your mates you're fearless and will bet on anything.

Ronnie is a very clever winner. He will make sure that he does everything in his power to win the tournament. He is super-fit.

From having no money and coming from a very proud working class family, it was tough. But then all of a sudden we had loads and loads of cash. I realised that this was a great opportunity to do what I love for a living. I was going to tournaments up and down the country and I was able to win anything from five to seven thousand pounds.

I've survived through my love for the game.

I grew up in south London and spent most of my adolescence in the snooker halls of the area, turning professional at 17.

Talent, it can become a trap.

To be honest, most of my troubles - bankruptcy, drinking, gambling - were self-inflicted.

I used to be jack the lad, I was out a lot, I was mainly waking up with hangovers at tournaments rather than preparing.

First thing about snooker, find a cue you're happy with. Then stick with it.

I was never a playboy but I was an out and about boy.

I keep working hard day in and day out. When I get a chance to play, I try to produce the best I can.

I appreciated all the support and love that I had from not only BYU fans and people from Utah, but all over the country.

I loved my time at BYU. It was an unbelievable experience with the fans, and the people that I have met, I have lifelong relationships still.