Stephen Hendry requested Ronnie O’Sullivan 20 questions from snooker followers on his standard Cue Ideas channel on YouTube.

The pair of seven-time world champions sat down for a chat in what was the third installment of Hendry’s interview with the Rocket.

In earlier movies final month, Hendry already performed a few frames of snooker together with his former on-the-table rival, and he additionally examined O’Sullivan with the Powerful Desk Problem.

Within the newest launch, Ronnie O’Sullivan was requested 20 questions that followers of the more and more standard Cue Ideas channel despatched in forward of the sit-down.

20 questions with Ronnie O’Sullivan

Q: Which participant would you prefer to play a body with that you just by no means acquired an opportunity to?

Ronnie: “Most likely Joe Davis. He’s a legend of our recreation, ain’t he?”

Q: Who will win a second World Championship first – Robertson, Murphy, Trump or Brecel?

Ronnie: “I feel both Brecel or Trump. Regulation of averages says Judd, as a result of he hasn’t received it for some time. However he’s struggling a bit, so who is aware of. You simply by no means know with this recreation, however I’ll go for Judd.

Q: Favorite sports activities star exterior of snooker?

Ronnie: “That’s a difficult one, isn’t it? Exterior of snooker, there are such a lot of incredible sportsmen. I really like winners. It’s not straightforward to be a winner. Individuals assume it’s however it’s not, so that you at all times respect winners.”

“I really like Michael Jordan, I assumed he was superb. I watched that Netflix documentary. For the time being, and I do know he’s not the very best ever, however Conor McGregor – I’m fascinated by him.

“I simply assume he’s come from nothing, there’s no filter, he says it on the market. I’m actually into how he’s gone about his stuff. He simply doesn’t care.

“He’s good, and while you watch him on TV, you need to watch him. He’s fascinating.”

Q: Favorite film?

Ronnie: “Shawshank Redemption.”

Q: What traits would you like in your cue?

Ronnie: “Sufficient flex so I really feel like I can whip some balls in.”

Q: Did you ever assume that you just’d be this good while you have been youthful?

Ronnie: “I felt like I had extra confidence after I was youthful. Whilst a child, I by no means dreamed of doing something, however I felt I used to be extra assured.”

“However I by no means felt like I used to be going to do something. No, you simply need to be a professional. You simply need to be out enjoying, and if I might get to a venue I’d be over the moon.

“I at all times knew that I wished to be in a snooker corridor. Even when I didn’t make it, I simply wished to be within the snooker membership. I used to like being on the membership, having amusing.

Q: How come you don’t put on white shirts any extra?

Ronnie: “I sweat. I’m a form of sweaty kind of individual, so a variety of my cotton shirts used to wringing moist. If I’m not match sufficient, I perspire fairly a bit.”

“Then I discovered these black shirts that principally take up every part, so I simply thought I’d put on them. I haven’t acquired house for six shirts, my entire suitcase is filled with operating gear.”

Q: Would you favor a whitewash in a last or a 147 in a decider?

Ronnie: “Whitewash. Smash them to items, humiliate them.”

Q: What’s your 5K private finest (for operating)?

Ronnie: “17m09s. It’s alright, it’s not unhealthy. However I wouldn’t be capable to try this now. I’d be fortunate to get 20 minutes for the time being, which remains to be alright for a snooker participant I suppose.”

Q: What’s your go-to operating shoe?

Ronnie: “I’ve acquired my Nikes for the time being, I actually like them. However I used extra my Saucony, as a result of I do a variety of off-road operating. They’ve acquired a bit extra grip.”

Q: How did it really feel making your first 147?

Ronnie: “My first 147 was superb. I made it within the English Novice after I was 15 on the Aldershot Snooker Centre.

Q: If you happen to might select to play one other sport, what wouldn’t it be?

Ronnie: “Most likely Components 1, I like driving.”

Q: Favorite World Championship?

Ronnie: “2012.”

Q: What’s your favorite automotive you’ve owned?

Ronnie: “R8 V-10 by an extended shot. No, no – most likely my RS4, as a result of it was all-round.”

Q: What’s your favorite pre-match meal?

Ronnie: “I attempt to not eat a lot. Typically I quick up till about 1 o’clock if I’m enjoying at 2, then I’ll have a little bit of rooster. Not too many carbs, as a result of it might tire you out. I preserve it mild if I can.”

Q: How typically do you modify your tip? And gentle, medium, or arduous?

Ronnie: “I don’t thoughts gentle or arduous, so long as the fibers are usually not springy. I don’t care what the tip is. I’d most likely get three months out of it.”

Q: Are you able to recall a favorite shot?

Ronnie: “I feel it might be the left-handed final crimson in opposition to Ding (on his method to a 147 break within the Welsh 2014 Open last). It felt so candy.”

“That shot, I bear in mind watching it again and I acquired the hole between (pink and black). I didn’t play for the hole, however it was simply since you’ve hit it nicely.”

Q: What’s your favorite meals?

Ronnie: “My favorite must most likely be a pasta.”

Q: Favorite venue?

Ronnie: “I used to love Motherwell, I actually favored that – the Civic Centre. Goffs is clearly tremendous charged, (however) I’d most likely take Motherwell.”

Q: What’s essentially the most random factor that you just’ve each thought of when sat in your chair?

Ronnie: “It’s probably not random, I feel it quite a bit. ‘If I get out of right here early sufficient, I’ll get a little bit of grub. I’m not staying out right here till half 10 or 11. I need to be out of right here by 9 and have my ft up by half 9 or 1 / 4 to 10.’ I’ve had them emotions quite a bit really.”

“There’s solely a lot I’m ready to provide, as a result of I really feel like I need to be wealthy in having fun with my life. Even when I’m enjoying snooker, there’s a great deal of snooker tournaments. If I lose this one, does it actually matter? It’s not that necessary.”

Watch the total video with Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan right here.

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