I just need to build myself up and get myself in the right place and if I do that I'm going to play great darts all the time.
— Rob Cross
Without these people who want selfies? People pay decent money to come and watch you. It doesn't hurt to take time out, and give back.
I'll just try and try and perform to the best of my capabilities.
What do you want? It's a massive question in life and I wanted to win the world championship and provide for my family.
I was going into things believing I can win it but now I know I can it - the difference in that is massive for me and it will make me work harder.
In life you cannot expect things to fall into your lap, you have got to work hard.
I'm always altering things to try and get better. It's not always about the darts too, I'm trying to eat healthier and look after myself, I even bought a dog to walk.
I believe in my own ability and I think the belief is there to win anything in the world.
As long as I do the right things for me, I can go in there and win anything.
I'm going to balance my schedule so I'm still getting everything I need and just making sure I'm happy really, because when you're happy it is easier to play darts.
Everything you get in life, you have to work hard for. And if you're not willing to get out of bed and work then you're not going to progress.
I can be a little bit guilty of being too nice.
The demand, the amount of games I've played, and the time away from home has been the most ever. It's been hard but I do it to give my family a better life.
We all dream about winning the Premier League. We all set our stall out to qualify and we worry about positions afterwards.
My chest problem was a major worry because it was exactly the same symptoms as a heart attack.
Darts has changed my life but it won't change me as a person - if anything, winning has put more hunger in me, I want to win more.
Once I got my card, I had a goal to make the top 64 and to try and keep my Tour card for the following year and to progress nicely. But to progress at the rate I have, and to feel as comfortable as I am starting to feel - I have to pinch myself.
I spend a lot of time away from my family but they are so supportive and have been brilliant - the confidence you get from them, cheering you up when you feel a bit low.
Most people that develop in darts or any sport probably take two or three years to find their feet.
When you win the Worlds, everyone expects a little bit more which is fair enough, but just the first crack of a whole year doing all the World Series and the Premier League; it adds up.
The first to five, it's anyone's game. You only have to slip up in one leg, they get a break and then you're up against it.
I want the No 1 spot. If you can't be the best player in the world then what's the point? If I had to settle on No 2 it wouldn't be good enough. I want to be the best.
My opponents are irrelevant. It's all about which Rob turns up. If I get it right, I can win anything.
I can offer my family things that I could never have dreamt of - darts has changed my life.
I want to look after myself and have a long-lasting career if I can. I want it in my hands and choose when I want to stop playing. I also want to be around for my kids to watch them grow up.
I've never been a big person. I was about 14 stone when I was working, but when you go up to 18 stone then you know you've got issues.
The harder you work the more you will deserve and that is the attitude I have.
To get up in the morning and do what I love doing is a dream and it has come to reality for me.
Crowds can play massive parts in games, we all know that.
Obviously the crowds are massive on the Premier League so it took me a bit of time to actually settle and get some results.
I've had moments of brilliance but on my busier weeks when I haven't had my practice regime, it is hard-work.
I wouldn't wish my worst enemy bad luck.
It's all about doing the right things at the right times and I believe I can win everything.
