- 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.
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