Andy Smith ('The Pie Man') - 02/12/2006
Full name: Andy Smith
Nickname: 'The Pie Man'
Interviewed by: Vic
Firstly, true fans know you as Pie Man, who initially called you this & why
Bobby George â?? the crowd started singing â??who ate all the piesâ??!!
Who introduced you to Darts & how long have you been playing darts?
My Dad
Started
29 years ago
Professional
Not turned Pro yet!
Where did you play your very first game?
Canâ??t remember!
Do you have a favourite or lucky venue you love playing at?
I love playing at all of the Budweiser qualifiers
Do you get nervous before your match, if so how do you cope with this?
Not really, I have a few Voddies first!
What has been your biggest highlight so far?
Reaching the Quarter Finals in Dublin this year, 2006
Do you have any superstitions?
None
How do you think the game has changed over the years?
Itâ??s got a lot better â?? the standards have improved.
Fans are important to any sport, if you could give a message to darts fans what would it be?
Thanks for being there and giving me the support!
Is there anyone else in the game who inspires you & why?
Phil Taylor â?? heâ??s the best in the world, so youâ??ve got to beat him to become World Champion
Before darts, what was the worst job you ever did?
Worked in a springs factory â?? I lasted 2 hours and walked out!
Favourite TV programme
Emmerdale
Favourite food
Contrary to belief â?? a Chinese!
Favourite drink
Bitter
Which place would you most like to visit or have you already?
I love Inverness in Scotland, you can sit in the peace and quiet reading your paper and watching the dolphins jumping out of the estuary.
What do you get up to on your â??day offâ???
Chillinâ?? Out â?? Fishing or horse racing
What makes you angry?
Nothing really
What makes you laugh?
Jokes
Blackpool / Dublin?
Dublin
Chelsea / Man Utd?
Man Utd
Beer / Wine?
Beer
Cash / Credit Card?
Cash
J.Lo / Jordan?
J.Lo
Last text received?
â??Donâ??t forget my chocolate and crispsâ?? â?? from Stacey
Last text sent?
â??Iâ??ll be there dinner timeâ??
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