Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Full Name and Common Aliases
Steve Davis is a British former professional snooker player and television presenter.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: March 22, 1957 (age 65)
Still alive as of the last update in [current year].
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: British
Profession(s): Professional Snooker Player, Television Presenter
Early Life and Background
Steve Davis was born on March 22, 1957, in Plomeur, Brittany, France. His family moved to Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, when he was three years old. Davis's parents encouraged his interest in snooker from an early age, and he began playing seriously at the age of seven.
Major Accomplishments
Davis achieved numerous milestones throughout his career:
Held the world number one ranking for a record 125 months (1983-1991)
Won six World Snooker Championships (1981, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, and 1989)
Won the UK Championship five times (1977, 1980, 1982, 1985, and 1986)Notable Works or Actions
As a television presenter, Davis has worked on various projects:
Co-presented _Big Break_ from 1988 to 1999 with Jimmy White
Presented the BBC's _Pot Black_ from 1991 to 2003
Davis has also been involved in other ventures:
Authored two books: _The Steve Davis Story_ (1985) and _My Story_ (2014)
Served as a columnist for _The Guardian_Impact and Legacy
Steve Davis's impact on the sport of snooker is undeniable. His dominance during the 1980s helped popularize the game worldwide, and his on-screen presence has made him a beloved figure among fans.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Davis is widely quoted for his wit and insight into the world of sports:
"The important thing in life is to stop quoting other people." (from an interview)
* "I'm not a good loser, but I can take losing."
His quotes provide a glimpse into his personality and outlook on life.
Quotes by Steve Davis
The first information we got was that a dog had been thrown off the balcony, and that was not the case.
The chances are very, very good that we have more than the two people involved, ... How many were involved, we just don't know.
All those backpacks are still in the school, all throughout the school, and there are briefcases and boxes, ... (Police) are using X-ray machines and everything else they can to X-ray literally thousands of backpacks, boxes, briefcases, anything that could house an explosive device.
You come to another tournament and start again at zero. I don't beat myself up about losing any more. I've got more philosophical about it as I've got older.
I have very mixed emotions regarding Chris's performance this weekend. I am amazed that he was able to perform at such a high level in the face of such extreme circumstances. I honestly don't know if I've ever personally witnessed such a gutsy performance. I can't even make it out of bed when I have the hard flu, much less try to compete at that level.
I'm really enjoying life at Villa. I'm having a good regular run in the side, and I hope to keep that going,
The census is costing us right at $1 million, and all of that money we will recover, I believe, three for one in four years.
The investigation is under way, ... The bomb team has assured them the building is safe at this point. We don't feel there are any other devices we have to worry about in the building.
That's certainly a possibility, ... of any concrete evidence at this time to point to a third suspect.