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Ronnie O’Sullivan: Taking up snooker was the worst life-choice I ever made

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Ronnie O'Sullivan was aiming to win a record-extending ninth title in the upcoming Masters tournament on Sunday .

The 49-year-old has pulled out just 48 hours before the opening match on “medical grounds” O’Sullivan talks about managing his mental health, the refuge he found in snooker clubs as a child.

Snooker 's biggest regret was walking out against Stephen Hendry in the 2006 UK Championship quarter final.

I wish I'd been good at something more educational, maybe a scientist or something more interesting.

I'd rather have had Steve Peters ’ life, or to inspire people in a different way, like helping to cure cancer.

Ronnie O'Sullivan's Unbreakable is out now, published by Orion Books.

Ronnie O’Sullivan says he doesn't mind if people talk to him, but when they’ve got those stupid grins then they can f

off.

He says he can’t be doing with those silly, childish, idiotic grins on their faces.

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