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The case
for snookerbacker

The Shorty Interview
with snookerbacker

What's your best tweet?
It wasn't that tweet, it was the one before.
What are six things you could never do without?
My wife, Twitter, My Phone, My dogs, My blog and one of the twins.
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
What's your favorite Twitter app?
I don't have one, oh and you spelled favourite wrong.
Twitter or Facebook?
Oh that's just so tough, it's like asking which one of the twins I'd rather save if the house was on fire.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
I don't know but I probably started it.
What feature should Twitter add?
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
There's one person in particular from Cornwall who has one that I wish didn't, in the snooker world I would have to go for Stephen Hendry.
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
I try to not shorten any words or phrases LOL.
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
Yes there is, but I don't want to stroke Neil Robertson's already inflated ego by saying who it is.
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Yes, for various reasons, usually because they think they are funnier than me. If you're not careful you're next #unfollowed
Why should we vote for you?
Because Mrs Snookerbacker wants to go shopping in New York and she deserves it for putting up with me.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
#VoteforSB and #propellersforvegetables (it's a new idea of mine if the snooker blog goes tits up)
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
It has to be the Pope, he's the best comedian on there.
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
How do you make your tweets unique?
What inspires you to tweet?
The fear of having my hands sawn off in an industrial accident the following day.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
I don't know what 'called out' means - are you a foreigner?
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Why pamper life's complexity when the leather runs smooth on the passenger seat. That's nearly 140 characters isn't it?
How long can you go without a tweet?
My record is 5 seconds, but I reckon I can get to 6 within the next year or two.
What question are we not asking here that we should?
If you were a snooker ball what colour would you be?
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
I don't think I'll have any say in that really.
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
Me. Nobody else comes close.
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
I refuse to name that bloke from Cornwall, stop trying to make me.
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That it is a place for serious discussion. It's not, it's like being down at the pub with your mates.
Why should people follow you?
Because if they don't they might have to go out and meet people.
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
It's that guy from Cornwall again, but for all the wrong reasons. I'm not going to give him any publicity on here.
How do you decide what to tweet?
Something enters the dark hidden depths of my brain and I tweet it, I think there must be a syndrome name for it.
How do you use social media to motivate yourself or others to live a healthier life?
Hahaha next question.
How has social media helped bring your family closer together and #keepgoodgoing?
Don't be silly, it's driven a huge wedge between all of us, I barely speak to them now I'm so busy on Twitter
Why'd you start tweeting?
Had nothing else to do, my life is as empty as a tin of ham that's been left on the streets for rabid dogs.
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes. I'm still trying to decide whether that's good or not.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Joke around and act like a complete bell.
How will the world change in the next year?
It will get warmer, then it will get a bit colder, then it will get really cold and then it will warm up again.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Following that bloke from Cornwall, ermm and issuing death threats to celebrities, same gravity.
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
Now I am depressed. Next question.

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