Adrian Lewis Quotes

Adrian Lewis is an English professional darts player. He is a two-time PDC World Darts Champion and has achieved significant success in the sport. Lewis' skill, precision, and achievements in darts have made him a notable figure in the world of professional darts.

Success seems to go round in circles.... -Adrian Lewis

Success seems to go round in circles.

If you start badly, and the crowd get on your case, there is no way back. But if you start well and your confidence is high all that booing becomes music to your ears.

The Matchplay is a straight knock-out tournament so everybody is under pressure straight away - I prefer that.

Sure, there's pressure when you have one dart at double top when there's a world 'championship to be won, but real 'pressure is what our troops are doing in 'Afghanistan.

My mum played darts for the county. But only in th... -Adrian Lewis

My mum played darts for the county. But only in the B team.

When I am not playing or practising, I like to spe... -Adrian Lewis

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

The majority of players are serious about being fitter. They are drinking diet coke instead of lager in the practice room and if I'm going to stay ahead, that's what I'll have to do.

You can focus on the ranking events but I do miss ... -Adrian Lewis

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

The more money in the game, the more players will ... -Adrian Lewis

The more money in the game, the more players will try anything to win.

One minute you're nobody and the next thing you've... -Adrian Lewis

One minute you're nobody and the next thing you've got people following you around.

The worst I encountered was Peter Manley talking behind me as I threw during our world championship quarter-final back in 2006.

When I was younger I got accused of gamesmanship b... -Adrian Lewis

When I was younger I got accused of gamesmanship but I grew out of it.

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

I know people say that we are a load of beer drinkers but we are far more professional these days. These critics should come and have a go at playing darts if they think it is so easy.

The best mark of a player is to beat him over a lo... -Adrian Lewis

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

When I won the first world title in 2011 I was pra... -Adrian Lewis

When I won the first world title in 2011 I was practising six, seven or even more hours a day.

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

In a way getting fired up for these matches is what makes the Premier League the hardest tournament for me. Knowing I can lose and still be in the tournament probably makes me relax too much sometimes.

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

I know what to expect from the crowd and enjoy pla... -Adrian Lewis

I know what to expect from the crowd and enjoy playing in front of the big crowds.

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.

I don't mind being busy.... -Adrian Lewis

I don't mind being busy.

Mates are supposed to look after each other, right... -Adrian Lewis

Mates are supposed to look after each other, right?

You have to get yourself right for the Worlds. If you can't get yourself right for that you shouldn't be playing.

I was in Las Vegas, playing on the fruit machines. I was only 20 at the time and I won the jackpot of $72,000, of which I couldn't claim.

It was very hard when the newspapers were chasing me. It was also very weird. I know I'd just become world champion but shouldn't they be following someone who has done something wrong?

I was a goalkeeper at Crewe as a kid but piled on ... -Adrian Lewis

I was a goalkeeper at Crewe as a kid but piled on pounds when I stopped training every day.

I'm brilliant at working out numbers up to 180 but if you ask me to split a restaurant bill I'm rubbish.

When I'm flying, the big stage is the best time to... -Adrian Lewis

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

When I play under bright lights on TV, the reflection off the dart barrel could be distracting. It's not high-tech stuff but I use the flame from the gas cooker at home to blacken the metal and dull them.

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