I knew I didn't want to be stuck in Stoke Newington for the rest of my life, hanging about with idiots. That wasn't for me. I wanted to go out and have a look around. Eric Bristow hangidiotknow Change image and share on social
I was 15 when I got my first job as a proofreader for an advertising agency in the City, earning £12 a week. But by then, I was already playing darts tournaments every weekend, regularly winning the £50 first prize. By the time I was 16 and winning two or three contests a weekend, I ditched the agency job and concentrated on darts. Eric Bristow advertiseagencycity share on social
Trouble is, I don't get to play a lot at the moment because I've just signed a contract where I've got to do 200 shows a year in pubs, so the golf's fallen away a bit. Eric Bristow bitecontractfall Change image and share on social
It took me about 10 years to get rid of. I'm all right now, though, lovely, I'm throwing some nice darts at the moment, but every now and then I get a bit of a jump. I wish I could find a cure, I'd make a bloody fortune. Eric Bristow bitebloodycure share on social
When it comes to spending, I don't splash out on fancy cars - I never have. I'm not a car man and, in fact, don't even drive. Although I own a vehicle - it only cost £3,000, and I can't even tell you the make - friends are kind enough to drive me around. It doesn't make sense to waste lots of money on cars. Eric Bristow 000carcost share on social
I'm not on Twitter or Facebook and don't even use email. I don't trust computers: one day they'll all break down, and everyone will be knackered. Eric Bristow breakcomputerday Change image and share on social
I like a drink, mate. I'll have maybe 10 or 12 pints on a good night out. Eric Bristow drinkgoodmate Change image and share on social
It's all right buying all these good players but they've got to gel, and that takes time. Eric Bristow buygelgood Change image and share on social
I've got a nice little crafty deal with the people in Barbados; 10 days out there teaching the locals how to play darts for an hour a day. Get paid for that as well. Eric Bristow barbadoscraftydart Change image and share on social