60 seconds with Mark King

Eurosport - Tue, 28 Apr 11:08:00 2009

Being called Mark King you would think Mark King would like Level 42 - find out who is on the world number 15's ipod in this week's 60 seconds.

SNOOKER 2007 UK Championships Mark King - 0

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Being with my family.

What is your greatest fear?

I haven't got one.

What trait do you most deplore about yourself?

Lacking in mental strength sometimes.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Ooh, I can't tell you that (laughing).

What gets you down?

When my family aren't well.

What is your greatest regret?

Gambling.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

Falling over my chair at the Crucible a few years ago when I was playing Fergal O'Brien.

What single thing would improve the quality of your life?

Loads of cash.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Holidays. Favourite destination is Mexico.

What is on your ipod?

Everything. Rock, pop, a bit of classical/film music. R'n'B, 50 cent, Eminem, Guns 'n Roses.

Who are your sporting heroes?

Alex Higgins and Nigel Benn.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Having my two kids. I have a boy and a girl.

Any remaining ambitions you hope to fulfil?

Winning a ranking event.

Does snooker need 'sexing up'?

Yes, absolutely! By 10 thousand per cent. Get rid of the waistcoat, get rid of the bow tie and allow casual shirts. They should allow people to show their character in the game and not make us all look the same.

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  1. He listenes to Eminem! I like him more and more!­ lol.... Don't see much of him on Tv, so I can't­ say if he's that good or not...

    From eminem1girl, on Fri 1 May 10:08PM

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