My dad bought me a dartboard for my 11th birthday, and I became intrigued by the game. Eric Bristow 11thbirthdaybuy Change image and share on social
Any sport where people earn a lot of money you are going to get groupies. Eric Bristow earngroupielot Change image and share on social
All this cuddling and kissing on stage these days, well it's all right in football when someone scores a goal, but not when you're playing darts. Eric Bristow cuddledartday Change image and share on social
I play a lot of charity golf mainly. I'm a bandit 18 if I play two or three times a week. Eric Bristow banditcharitygolf Change image and share on social
My dad was an Arsenal supporter and he used to take me there, but I've always been Chelsea. Eric Bristow arsenalchelseadad Change image and share on social
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 alexandrabeatchampionship Change image and share on social
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 accountbankbloke share on social
Nah, I don't watch TV either, apart from a few sports programmes. I just don't have the time. Eric Bristow nahprogrammesport Change image and share on social
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 the Swedish Open when I found I couldn't let the darts go. Eric Bristow conditiondartdartitis share on social
I remember when we were in the World Cup in Australia and I had to win the singles against Tony Payne, best of seven legs, to win it. I was 2-0 down but ended up beating him 4-2. Eric Bristow australiabeatcup Change image and share on social