60 seconds with Joe Perry
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ByEurosport
Published 21/04/2009 at 05:50 GMT
Last year's World Championship semi-finalist Joe Perry speaks with Eurosport-Yahoo! about tearing his trousers and the importance of family - and chocolate.
SNOOKER Joe perry
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What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Me, the wife and the baby on a beach with no mobile phones going off.
What is your greatest fear?
Being on my own.
What trait do you most deplore about yourself?
My dedication to snooker.
What is your guiltiest pleasure?
Chocolate.
What gets you down?
Losing.
What is your greatest regret?
Not working as hard 15 years ago as I do now.
What has been your most embarrassing moment?
I split my trousers once at an exhibition match. It was on the first break-off too so I had to play all night with my boxer shorts showing.
What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
Another child; I have one little girl at the moment.
What is on your iPod?
Kings of Leon is top of the list at the moment.
Who are your sporting heroes?
Jimmy White and Lennox Lewis.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Making a career out of snooker.
Any remaining ambitions you hope to fulfil?
Ultimately to be world champion - and definitely to win a major ranking event.
Does snooker need 'sexing up'?
No! It just needs a bit more variety with more tournaments.
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