108 Quotes by Stephen Hendry

There are players out there who want to dominate and keep their opponent sitting down. They want to make centuries and win frames at a single visit, and I like to see that.

For reasons I don't understand, I've always been relaxed at the table.

I always liked to take on the middle pockets. They're much harder.

I enjoy commentating on the big tournaments for the BBC, the occasional exhibition match, and my business interests.

Going into a tournament with 100 per cent belief you will win it - that's how I've always enjoyed snooker.

Did I have a mis-spent youth? I suppose I did in that I left school early without any qualifications, having bunked off a few times for tournaments.

I liked Dalgety Bay, but my life did not revolve around the house. I was a teenager there, and these things aren't that important at that age.

In any sport at the top level, if you don't put in the hard work, you can be sure someone else is. It is a vicious circle.

Steve Davis has found a way of competing to a level that is not as high as it once was, enjoying his wins, and not getting too angry about the defeats.