Dennis Taylor, 68
Interview with Dennis Taylor, 68
Published: 10 February 2017
Living in Ooty would be magnificent, where the climate is wonderful, especially as it had a golf course.
Snooker champion Dennis, originally from Northern Ireland, came to prominence after winning the Snooker World Championships in 1985 and the Masters in 1987. Dennis now commentates for BBC tournament broadcasts and is a regular guest on sport panel shows.
Having visited India 30 years ago for snooker competitions, on his return Dennis is interested in finding out about ex-pats in India and how much the country has changed in three decades. He is particularly keen to finally visit the birthplace of snooker, at the famous Ooty Club.
Tell us about your favourite moment of the experience
Going to the Ooty Club in Ooty with Paul Nicholas. This is where the game of snooker originated in 1875! I was the first professional snooker player to visit the Club and play on the actual table where the game was invented.
Do you see India as somewhere you could live?
I could see myself spending some time there - there are some beautiful parts. Living in Ooty would be magnificent, where the climate is wonderful, especially as it had a golf course.
How did you find living with the rest of the group?
I got on fantastically well with everyone - they were a great bunch to spend four weeks with. I’ve definitely made a good friend in Paul Nicholas.
