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We asked Andy Hamilton ten questions, find out what he said below.

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How old were you when you first picked up a dart?

Andy Hamilton
17.

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Nicknames are a big feature of a dart player so how did you get yours?

Andy Hamilton
The Hammer, my team mates in the Skylark pub gave it to me as they said I always hammer them on the dartboard.

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How many hours do you practise throwing a day?

Andy Hamilton
At least 3 or 4.

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What is your favourite venue and why?

Andy Hamilton
Blackpool, the fans are real dart fans and the atmosphere is brilliant.

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Anybody human gets nervous before they play so how do you combat the nerves?

Andy Hamilton
Breathing exercises, focus and concentration, you need a few nerves to be competitive.

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Who is your favourite player, past or current?

Andy Hamilton
John Lowe was my hero.

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What is a typical day in the life of you?

Andy Hamilton
Get up at about 8, have to go to the pub that we own a couple of days a week, then practice after lunch. I then play darts 3 nights a week for pub teams, most weekends we are away.

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Your best darting memory?

Andy Hamilton
Getting to the Quarter-Finals on my debut in the World Championships.

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Your worst darting memory?

Andy Hamilton
My game against Mick McGowen in Blackpool 2 years ago, it was awful.

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What was the last text you received?

Andy Hamilton
Happy Birthday from one of my brothers.