Even as a boy, my dad always told me, 'Don't show emotion.' If I banged my cue, he would give me a row and say, 'Stop that.' Don't show any petulance. It was developed, certainly, but I think you have… — 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
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
Ever since I was a kid, I'd imagine that I was making a break to win the world championship. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share
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
I like cookery programmes: Anthony Bourdain going around the world eating stuff; Rick Stein - he's another favourite. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share
The memories for the missed opportunities are stronger than for the ones I managed to get over the line in. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share
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
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
There are some people who never get used to losing at anything, and I am probably one of them. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share
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
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
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… — Stephen Hendry Copy Share
It is just down to confidence. When I haven't got any, I hate playing the game. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share
I find it very difficult when, due to a lack of confidence, I don't produce and lose matches I could have won. — Stephen Hendry Copy Share
