Trivia

Interests include snooker memorabilia, Art Deco and operatic singing.

Won the Welsh Amateur Championship, which allowed him to compete at the World Amateur Championship in Bangkok. Reached the final, but lost 9-11 against Noppadon Noppachorn.

Turned professional for the 1992/1993 season.

From 1 December 2015 his ranking is 32.

In 1999 during the UK Championship made his highest break of 145. Only 2 points away from the maximum of 147.

His personality, dress sense and hair styles make him one of the more flamboyant players on the circuit.

Is a fan of old British comedy films.

Has won two ranking tournaments in his career. The first was the Grand Prix in 1997 and the second was the 2007 Shanghai Masters.

Apart from being a professional snooker player, is also an occasional snooker commentator and presenter for the BBC.

Although born in Coventry, England, he competes for Wales.

In December 2007 moved to Vienna with his then girlfriend. Returned to live in the UK four years later, although only for a year because of the drop in his snooker form.

His appearance during snooker competitions began with wearing a white suit with colorful shirts. In 2007 he sported bleached blonde hair with a bright pink shirt. Recently his hair color has been raven.

After his Shanghai Masters semi-final win, he celebrated by singing "My Way" at the post-match conference. Repeated this action after the victory in 2014 Snooker Shoot-Out.

Is a big fan of opera.

Began playing snooker at the age of 6.

Favorite snooker player is Terry Griffiths.