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Ten classic quotes

Sunday 12 August 2012 12:59, UK

Image: Sid Waddell: The voice of darts

Ten of the most memorable quotes of darts legend Sid Waddell, who has died at the age of 72.

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Some witticisms from the 'voice of darts'

Sky Sports darts commentator Sid Waddell has died at the age of 72. Here are 10 of his most memorable quotes: "When Alexander of Macedonia was 33, he cried salt tears because there were no more worlds to conquer... (Eric) Bristow's only 27." "Big Cliff Lazarenko's idea of exercise is sitting in a room with the windows open taking the lid off something cool and fizzy." "As Freud said to Jung in Vienna, you can psych up too much for a darts match." "Bristow reasons; Bristow quickens; aaaaah Bristow!" "Keith Deller's not just an underdog, he's an underpuppy!" - Deller would go on to win the 1983 World Championship final against Bristow with a 138 finish. "The atmosphere is so tense, if Elvis walked in with a portion of chips, you could hear the vinegar sizzle on them." "This lad has more checkouts than Tescos." "If we'd had Phil Taylor at Hastings against the Normans, they'd have gone home." "William Tell could take an apple off your head, Taylor could take out a processed pea." "There's only one word for it - 'magic darts'." Please feel free to add to the list using the comment box below...

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