Quotes

Everybody gets a bit tired now and then but that's what being a world champion is all about. You just deal with it.

One World Championship is not enough. Probably eight is not enough. I've set a target of 10 and I'd like between eight and 10.

You don't hit an 11-darter unless you're feeling good.

If you can beat Phil Taylor in the longer format you can beat anyone.

When I'm flying, the big stage is the best time to show it.

It's all about timing and taking out big shots at the right time.

There is always room for improvement even if you're getting 110 averages.

You can focus on the ranking events but I do miss the Premier League because it's massive.

You don't want 8,000 fans booing you so you want them on your side.

We don't spend our lives at dartboards in the pub - we are at home practising.

I was very proud after winning the World Championship the first time, so to win it three times, and consecutively, would be great.

I'm just trying keep focused and believe in myself, that's been my game plan.

If I'm on my game it doesn't really matter about anybody else.

When you first start playing, that's your aim obviously, to win the world title.

I've got respect for everybody I play but I don't fear anybody. Nobody causes me sleepless nights.

When I am playing my game, I fear nobody.

To tell you the truth I thought I was going to be in the building trade, I worked in a builders' merchants in Stoke.

Hobbies-wise, I love to carp fish. I like to be on the bank when I have some downtime.

When I am not playing or practising, I like to spend time with the family.

Some people say it is relaxing to fish. But not with me. I simply cannot switch off my competitive instincts.

I was a promising keeper as a kid and, at 15 and 16, was on the books of Crewe Alexandra.

I think the mixture of pressure and elation after winning the world title took some getting used to and that impacted on my personal life big-time.

I've made mistakes but we all have to learn from time to time.

The best mark of a player is to beat him over a long distance.

Mates are supposed to look after each other, right?