Top 82 Quotes & Sayings by Rob Cross
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Last updated on September 17, 2024.
The demand, the amount of games I've played, and the time away from home has been the most ever. It's been hard but I do it to give my family a better life.
To get up in the morning and do what I love doing is a dream and it has come to reality for me.
I'm going to balance my schedule so I'm still getting everything I need and just making sure I'm happy really, because when you're happy it is easier to play darts.
What do you want? It's a massive question in life and I wanted to win the world championship and provide for my family.
I spend a lot of time away from my family but they are so supportive and have been brilliant - the confidence you get from them, cheering you up when you feel a bit low.
The harder you work the more you will deserve and that is the attitude I have.
We all dream about winning the Premier League. We all set our stall out to qualify and we worry about positions afterwards.
The first to five, it's anyone's game. You only have to slip up in one leg, they get a break and then you're up against it.
You always get to stages where you need to hit something with one dart left in your hand. That determines all of us, whether we win or lose. Obviously it's all mental, how mentally strong you can be to deal with that pressure.
The money financially is more for the family because I just enjoy playing darts. It's great situation to be able to earn money out of it.
My opponents are irrelevant. It's all about which Rob turns up. If I get it right, I can win anything.
Everything you get in life, you have to work hard for. And if you're not willing to get out of bed and work then you're not going to progress.
I'm really happy in the Premier League, everything's good at home with the family and sponsors and everything. Life can't be any better.
I think I didn't realise the commitment that came after winning the Worlds.
Obviously going from an electrician to doing what I do now, the money is great. I can go on holidays now and do different things.
I believe in my own ability and I think the belief is there to win anything in the world.
I won the World Championship as a novice. They're strong words and most people probably won't like that but I couldn't care.
There is no reason why women cannot be as good as the men.
If you can deliver the big shots at the right time, they hurt.
When you win the Worlds, everyone expects a little bit more which is fair enough, but just the first crack of a whole year doing all the World Series and the Premier League; it adds up.
I'll just try and try and perform to the best of my capabilities.
Winning the worlds changed everything for me and my family.
I want the No 1 spot. If you can't be the best player in the world then what's the point? If I had to settle on No 2 it wouldn't be good enough. I want to be the best.
Darts has changed my life but it won't change me as a person - if anything, winning has put more hunger in me, I want to win more.
It's all about doing the right things at the right times and I believe I can win everything.
I wouldn't wish my worst enemy bad luck.
I can offer my family things that I could never have dreamt of - darts has changed my life.
Most people that develop in darts or any sport probably take two or three years to find their feet.
Obviously the crowds are massive on the Premier League so it took me a bit of time to actually settle and get some results.
I have been able to buy a house with a swimming pool and everything we do now is completely transformed compared to what it was like when I was an electrician.
Crowds can play massive parts in games, we all know that.
Once I got my card, I had a goal to make the top 64 and to try and keep my Tour card for the following year and to progress nicely. But to progress at the rate I have, and to feel as comfortable as I am starting to feel - I have to pinch myself.
Since having three kids, and the responsibility that goes with it, I know what it's like to graft for money.
I've never been a big person. I was about 14 stone when I was working, but when you go up to 18 stone then you know you've got issues.
In life you cannot expect things to fall into your lap, you have got to work hard.
When the crowd's against you, sometimes that can spur you on alone.
Without these people who want selfies? People pay decent money to come and watch you. It doesn't hurt to take time out, and give back.
I can be a little bit guilty of being too nice.
Don't get me wrong I believe in my own ability.
I just need to build myself up and get myself in the right place and if I do that I'm going to play great darts all the time.
Ability gets you so far, but having bottle and staying strong when you're getting pounded, staying in a game, that's a mental quality.
Having a house with seven-and-a-half acres of land and a swimming pool wasn't really on my agenda when in my old job and while I haven't spent too much money on cars or any other expensive gadgets, I did treat myself to a JCB digger.
It doesn't matter what that crowd's doing. You've still got to go up there and do your stuff to win.
Darts is more psychological than anything... staying mentally strong.
I always felt I could play well.
Darts in such a little time has really changed my life.
My chest problem was a major worry because it was exactly the same symptoms as a heart attack.
I was someone who used to live a sheltered life.
I was never a big traveller - if I wasn't working, I would have a job to get out of my own postcode.
As long as I do the right things for me, I can go in there and win anything.
I always had a phobia of heights, but since I've been flying more regularly I have no problem with it now. I just go to sleep.
Just in myself the motivation side of it, maybe just being a little bit more aggressive to get something out of myself a little bit more. I definitely play better with it.
I want to look after myself and have a long-lasting career if I can. I want it in my hands and choose when I want to stop playing. I also want to be around for my kids to watch them grow up.
I was going into things believing I can win it but now I know I can it - the difference in that is massive for me and it will make me work harder.
When I used to work, I used to come home every evening and see my kids. Now sometimes we can be on the road for six days a week or three weeks at a time.
I would say darts is probably 15 per cent throwing. The rest of it is mental strength. Being able to hold your nerve.
I've had moments of brilliance but on my busier weeks when I haven't had my practice regime, it is hard-work.
This game is a profession now, it's not a hobby any more. You can earn great money and there are loads of people earning a living out of the game.
I'm always altering things to try and get better. It's not always about the darts too, I'm trying to eat healthier and look after myself, I even bought a dog to walk.
I was just a working boy from a normal household.
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