When I started, there was never a great history of people doing well in snooker from Scotland. By chance, I got a table for my Christmas. If I hadn't got that, then none of this would have happened. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
I never dreamed, when I received a small table for a Christmas present from my parents, I would have the career that I did or achieve so much. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
I always loved playing in front of big audiences; now I'm jittery if one person is in the room watching me. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
When I'm practising on my own, my game feels great, but there's a big difference between practising on your own and playing against people. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
Ever since I was a kid, I'd imagine that I was making a break to win the world championship. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
Maybe I wish I could be out there on the big occasions playing like I did at my peak, but I certainly don't miss… — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
I like cookery programmes: Anthony Bourdain going around the world eating stuff; Rick Stein - he's another favourite. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
The memories for the missed opportunities are stronger than for the ones I managed to get over the line in. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
When you get a trophy, why go jumping and crying? Winning's a great feeling, but everything else is an anti-climax. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
I remember far more shots that cost me matches than the ones that won me matches. That is maybe the way you think if… — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
There are some people who never get used to losing at anything, and I am probably one of them. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
It is quite surreal when you go to places up the north, like Inner Mongolia, and you are getting mobbed at the airport. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
I put on the tuxedo, and it's like putting on overalls - they're my work clothes. Then I go to work. I'm relaxed. I… — Stephen Hendry Copy Share Image
