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I've never cheated at anything.
I wouldn't wish my worst enemy bad luck.
I can be a little bit guilty of being too nice.
I was someone who used to live a sheltered life.
My target has always been world No.1, I want that.
Darts in such a little time has really changed my life.
Crowds can play massive parts in games, we all know that.
I might play darts on TV now but really I've not changed.
There is no reason why women cannot be as good as the men.
I had to get used to the TV tournaments and the big stages.
Winning the worlds changed everything for me and my family.
If you want to do well you have to sacrifice certain things.
If you can deliver the big shots at the right time, they hurt.
As long as I feel good in myself I think I will perform better.'
I'll just try and try and perform to the best of my capabilities.
When the crowd's against you, sometimes that can spur you on alone.
Darts is more psychological than anything... staying mentally strong.
I think I didn't realise the commitment that came after winning the Worlds.
As long as I do the right things for me, I can go in there and win anything.
If you have an ache or pain, or if you don't feel well, get yourself checked.
I actually gave up playing darts for three years after my little boy was born.
In life you cannot expect things to fall into your lap, you have got to work hard.
I only play to win. I don't like losing. I never look at the money or the bigger picture.
I can offer my family things that I could never have dreamt of - darts has changed my life.
It's all about doing the right things at the right times and I believe I can win everything.
The money is obviously life-changing in lots of ways. But I'll always be the same Rob Cross.
I always try to conduct myself in the right way - I always speak honestly and from the heart.
My chest problem was a major worry because it was exactly the same symptoms as a heart attack.
Being a world champion was great, don't get me wrong, but it also caused me a lot of problems.
I've got a good backing behind me with my management team, and my family are all down to earth.
Most people that develop in darts or any sport probably take two or three years to find their feet.
I was never a big traveller - if I wasn't working, I would have a job to get out of my own postcode.
My opponents are irrelevant. It's all about which Rob turns up. If I get it right, I can win anything.
I've had moments of brilliance but on my busier weeks when I haven't had my practice regime, it is hard-work.
I'm not a massive spender. I look at the bank balance building, but it just looks like Monopoly money, really.
I would say darts is probably 15 per cent throwing. The rest of it is mental strength. Being able to hold your nerve.
What do you want? It's a massive question in life and I wanted to win the world championship and provide for my family.
Obviously the crowds are massive on the Premier League so it took me a bit of time to actually settle and get some results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
I get to see great places like Vegas - there's a lot to take in, isn't there? - and to have big names tell you that you're great, it's amazing.