Ronnie “The Rocket” O’SullivanRonnie “The Rocket” O’Sullivan• Born December 5, 1975, in Chigwell, Essex• Reached his first century at 10 years old• British Under-16 champion• 2001 and 2004 World Championship titles in snooker• Has three UK championships• Has an Open title in almost every country in EuropeCurrently devotes half of his practice time to 8-ballNaturally ambidextrousHas three childrenWas quoted as saying, ““I think that the Americans have more experience [in eight-ball]—and the Filipinos—but I think that the Europeans are catching on quick, and I would imagine that, given time, their game will come up to an even higher level. But it’s a process—it doesn’t come overnight. Americans might have the edge, but I wouldn’t count out any of the Europeans from coming in and winning this tournament.”

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