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Get to Know ... Amr Shabana |
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By Michael Fiteni
Recently crowned World Champion in Bermuda, The Egyptian Magician Amr Shabana was interviewed by Squash360.com's Head Writer, Michael Fiteni. Join us as we Get to Know .... Amr Shabana
Childhood ambition, when I grow up I want to be a ...
Squash Champion
How did you get started playing squash ?
my family all played it my sister was aready a champion
Best advice you received early in your pro squash career?
dont give it up
If it wasn`t for __________ I would never have attained my current level of squash success.
God
Biggest sacrifice being a full-time squash professional?
taking life easy
How would you describe your playing style?
spontaneous
3 Best squash players of all-time?
Jansher, Jahangir, Power, Nicol
Who are some of the people you admire and respect the most in the pro game?
same as above
Which PSA Event is the most enjoyable for you and why?
Hong Kong, New York - love the cities, especially the nightlife.
Who is the funniest person on tour?
Wael Hindi
Aspects of being a Touring Pro that you could do without ?
The way they schedule events around the world, no organising them like tennis
What contribution or impact would you like to make on squash now and after your playing career is over?
making it a major sport instead of a minor sport
If you could play another sport professionally, what would it be?
football
Career-wise, if I wasn`t a Touring Professional I would be …
a business entrepreneur
Passions, talents or interests people would be surprised to learn you have?
None I'm pretty clear on that
Who If you could spend one day with anybody or group, alive or dead who would it be? why?
Bob Marley - love him
 Favorites
Athlete: Mohamed Ali
Music: Bob Marley
Movies: The Big Lebawski
Book: Catcher in the rye
Food: Italian
Offseason Activities: go to the beach
Sports – You Play: football
Sports – You Watch: all sports
Quote, Mantra: to be or not to be
Dream car: so many choices, Phanthom
Dream vacation destination: any beach
Dream date: my wife
Celebrity or world figures you would love to meet: Bob Dylan
Life after squash … career, personal ?
We'll see how this goes first
Three words to describe yourself?
down to earth
When I travel, the thing I miss the most
My rest
When I pack my bags for a tournament, I make absolutely sure I don`t forget
squash racket
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
longer arms
Despite the challenges, demands and mixed rewards of being a pro player … what keeps your fire burning?
trying to be the best
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