Quotes by Eric Bristow

About Eric Bristow:

Eric Bristow MBE is a former professional English darts player. He was ranked World No. 1 from 1980–81, 1983–85 and 1990, and won five World Championships and five World Masters titles. In the 1980s, Bristow's skill and personality helped turn darts into a worldwide spectator sport.
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When Phil Taylor is in the field - no matter whether it's tiddlywinks or the world championship at Alexandra Palace - he is the man to beat.

Eric Bristow

By the time I was 25 or 26, I would have earned a million, but if you looked in the bank account, it's not there because I've spent it. That's what it's there for. I don't want to be the richest bloke in the graveyard. Look at Elvis.

Eric Bristow

I was born at the right time. I was a freak - the only young player when darts took off in the 1970s.

Eric Bristow

I was 15 when I got my first job as a proofreader for an advertising agency in the City, earning £12 a week. But by then, I was already playing darts tournaments every weekend, regularly winning the £50 first prize. By the time I was 16 and win...

Eric Bristow

Any sport where people earn a lot of money you are going to get groupies.

Eric Bristow

Nah, I don't watch TV either, apart from a few sports programmes. I just don't have the time.

Eric Bristow

I have two bowls of confidence for breakfast each morning.

Eric Bristow

In 1987 I got dartitis, a psychological condition which means you can't let your darts go properly. For a time, I wondered what the hell I was going to do if I didn't recover. But I remained positive and, thankfully, got over it. It occurred during t...

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Author Bio

  • NameEric Bristow
  • DescriptionBritish darts player
  • BornApril 25, 1957
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionDarts Player
  • AwardsMember Of The Order Of The British Empire