Ronnie O'Sullivan Talks Snooker Legacy | Overcoming Depression | Becoming The Greatest of All Time
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Ronnie O’Sullivan is known for disrupting the snooker world in his own unique and dynamic ways but he is interested in a lot more things than snooker! He is an author, keen runner and so much more.
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Ronnie really loves being in the world of running. He noticed early on that many of the people who are into running are laid back, social and not materialistic. You leave the rest of your world, career, money etc at the door. None of that matters in the community of running. It’s a great escape for him to be in that world.
Health and fitness was never something Ronnie focused on when he was younger. But he has spent the last few years on himself physically and is the healthiest he has ever been. He treats this ‘hobby’ as one of his addictions; he knows he has an addictive personality so has channeled it into something good.
Ronnie is very humble and says there are many snooker players out there at least as good as him if not better, but he feels like snooker fans are drawn to him because of the way he plays. They want to watch him.
There have been plenty of struggles in Ronnie’s life and career. By his mid-twenties he had suffered with bouts of anxiety, depression and addiction. But learning about these things and their impact on himself and the world around him helped him reframe his life and learn to live it alongside his demons.
Self-sabotage can take many forms. Most people do not even recognise the behaviours they are doing to sabotage themselves. Once Ronnie was told of his self-sabotaging behaviours he began to work on them and it made a dramatic difference to his career as well as his own self-worth.
The world championships in 2012 is Ronnie’s career high. He was 35 and didn’t have a lot of motivation or self-belief but he then met Steve Peters who helped him reignite his passion for snooker and he went on to win.
It’s essential to have the right people around you in sport. Having a good mentor, manager, partner and role models is so important for your mental and physical wellbeing as a sportsperson as well as putting you on the right path in your career.
In some ways surprising until you hear about Ronnie’s story, he would not recommend a career in snooker to anyone. He says it is a bad game, it’s can cause you a lot of damage, it is a waste of a life for almost everyone.
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This is hands down the best Ronnie interview I've seen, and I've watched them all. Well done Rob, and thank you Ronnie for the candour.
@DIUA-vb6gi
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to type the same thing so you’ve saved me the effort! Fantastic from both with this.👏👏👏👏
@TheSnookerGym
2 жыл бұрын
@@RobMooreDisruptors Yes he seems to really trust and respect you - as if you have been friends for quite some time. You also STFU very well (unlike most interviewers who butt in all the time).... excellent stuff and hope to see you at another Nick James event soon
@EannaButler
2 жыл бұрын
@@RobMooreDisruptors Thanks very much Rob for giving Ronnie the safety and space to allow him be so candid. Thanks both!!
What a legend Ronnie is..... a true British 'Good bloke,' Top man
I'm only 45 mins in and this is already the best Ronnie interview ever. I love that the interviewer let's him speak by not interrupting him.
The best I've ever seen, some came close but Ronnie O'Sullivan at his best he's the best of the best.
Great interview!! Very casual yet professional. I often find Ronnie is misunderstood, His honesty mistaken for arrogance, yet we all agree he's the best. He's such a top bloke, but held to such high regard, he is wrong to be honest. This was lovely to watch. Thank you Rob
@danielanderson4233
2 жыл бұрын
He's also coming & talking from a position of strength and freedom; which he's created himself and good people around him An entertainer. Good luck to him. Great guy, great player.
I love Ronnie, he's never hidden the fact he's had issues, this interview Will help others who have felt the same especially the running and exercising side of it. The greatest ever to pick up a cue, I just hope he keeps playing while he still enjoys it, because snooker really needs him. It's great to see him in a good place mentally. Just a great interview. Thanks.
@svenpoletka5236
2 жыл бұрын
@@RobMooreDisruptors When was this filmed?
@bulletrahim9258
2 жыл бұрын
Only if we
@svenpoletka5236
2 жыл бұрын
@@bulletrahim9258 go on, we are all listening
@prithishraj6474
2 жыл бұрын
@@RobMooreDisruptors geysegdhdyywgsygehsueushhhhdhsusuge I love you so much man
It's not about how many titles he won It's about how beautiful and extraordinary he plays A true legend A true gentleman A lovely person that you wish he was your friend
@fireblade2681
2 жыл бұрын
No point playing the competition in that case. Just choose your favourite player and he's the best ever.
Watched it in full forget snooker this is an incredible honest interview so many people are gonna relate to his feelings and this is definitely gonna help others..... I love this guy 🔥surround yourself with good people as team work makes dreams work 🙏🇮🇪
@Patrick_B687-3
2 жыл бұрын
@@RobMooreDisruptors I’ll take that since he didn’t. All of it, because his candor. That’s obviously a lot to do with your excellent interviewing skills, and ability to facilitate the atmosphere and make him feel that comfortable. I’ve never heard of you before this, but I’m intrigued. Job well done!
Great interview with honesty and humbleness. I like the fact that Ronnie talks openly about his demons and depression. Ronnie found it so difficult when he lost his dad for years. I found it difficult when I lost my saintly Mum to cancer when I was 15 back in 1988. I had a breakdown while my Mum was dying unfortunately. I couldn't stay strong for my Mum when she needed me. For years I felt guilty of having a breakdown but the first thing my dear dad said to me after I recovered from my breakdown, was "sue don't ever be ashamed of your breakdown." I didn't understand at the time what my dad meant as I was a naive 16 year old. But then over the years I found out how taboo mental illness was back in 1988. Im so glad we can talk about mental illness now unlike years ago when it was never discussed! So thank you Ronnie for opening up, it will help youngsters struggling too. I think it's only a matter of time before there will be a film out about Ronnie. That will be worth watching. Who plays Ronnie? A future good looking actor with a spark like Ronnie no doubt! Best wishes to Ronnie and his beautiful family ❤
What an interesting life Ronnie O'Sullivan has lived from a boy to now! He has such mental strength to turn his life around, get into running and eating healthy, but he still puts himself down as he's such a perfectionist, Ronnie will get better with age and be back to his old self, for many years to come💯.
what a lovely guy, so humble, lot of compassion in Ronnie
It's stunning how genuine, honest and absolutely AMAZING Ronnie is, and still so misunderstood and misjudged. He is just dropping pearls of wisdom from his mouth. True genius. This man's legacy is gonna go on forever! Well done Rob on getting so much wonderful truth and out of him. SAY IT WITH ME.. RONNIE IS THE GOAT!
@mickmcdonagh1557
2 жыл бұрын
Anybody that properly knows the game knows that ronnie is the GOAT 🐐
@jahanvidassani8686
2 жыл бұрын
@@mickmcdonagh1557 Absolutely
@mavenofmacau6391
2 жыл бұрын
You better believe it
@jahanvidassani8686
2 жыл бұрын
@@RobMooreDisruptors Thank you Rob.. more power to you :)
That is not only the best interview with Ronnie but likely one of the best interviews of all time - takes a master to get all this going! Good job!
Loved this interview, truly admire Ronnie's honesty. He is a genius on the snooker table. It's great to watch him, not just because he is a fantastic player but he brings personality to the table, he will always be the best in my eyes
@christinetaylor3817
2 жыл бұрын
@@RobMooreDisruptors both to be honest. I love hearing how Ronnie gets on with other players but also his memorable matches. As for personal questions I've never seen Ronnie quite so relaxed and just talking, it was a joy to watch so thank you.
This is the greatest interview of Ronnie ever.
wow nearly 2 hours of ronnie, just getting my popcorn. lol
@SuperChalkster
2 жыл бұрын
@@RobMooreDisruptors was great mate i watched it all, never seen ronnie so open in such a long interview.
The kindness that he has tho! I am happy to hear that he can find all those good people supporting him. I think in order to succeed and live a happy life we all need that.
This video is close to two hours and trust me when I say you must watch all of it. I subscribed and liked within the first two minutes.. Thank you very much for this sir!!! Ronnie really felt comfortable with you in this interview.
Nice to see two like minded each disruptive within their own fields engage in pleasant open conversation. Thank you both and the support team for bring this to air.
Totally agree about his 2012 WC. That 92 break in the final against Carter is as good as the game can be played.
I’ve never seen O’Sullivan like this….thoughtful, articulate, and really serious with his responses, with no thought of being “on”. This was outstanding.
Great great interview. I 'played' Ronnie once many many years ago. It was around 89 or 90 and i was a club player at Barkingside Snooker club (Not there now sadly) and on Thursday nights was a one frame competition. I played Ronnie in the first round once when he came down there - as a one off I think... He must have been about 14 and I was about 19... I broke off, sat down and he cleaned up. lol... Glad to see him doing so well and as I say, great interview!
@sussi-hn5fj
8 күн бұрын
Great story. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes 👍
A multimillionaire wearing a 10 quid casio. Both on and off TV. Says a lot about Ronnie. Wish him all the best, what a man.
@gerwsgse
2 жыл бұрын
Probably have a £5 t shirt from marks n sparks too 🤣💯👏🏾
@slayer5097
2 жыл бұрын
Casio? Lolll
What is different about snooker is that you cannot come out and win every week like you can in golf, cricket, football, tennis etc. Some days you are just out of kilter with your cue action or alignment or timing and you cannot correct it on the spot. The next day it all mysteriously comes back. Mentally Ronnie has come to terms with this fact and yet deep in his soul lies a person who really hates it. He is a perfectionist who has had to adjust to life as something a bit less than what he dreams of. When I think about Ronnie scoring that maximum in 5 minutes and 20 seconds, he achieved perfection and changed the way people thought about snooker. That was a rare glimpse into what perfection looks like on a snooker table. Control of the white ball is his greatest strength and that is what makes me want to watch him play, and by comparison makes me turn the tv off when most others are playing.
The greatest 20 majors 37 ranking titles the most premier leagues the most centuries and 147s keeping hendry Higgins Williams Selby robbo ding trump and Wilson at bay entertaining us for decades keeping snooker afloat in the most competitive era ever keeping sponsors happy and viewing figures up all on his own terms never been a slave to the game..... His longevity is legendary his aura and presence is unique nobody like him everything he does makes headlines 🙏🔥🇮🇪
@D.Appeltofft
2 жыл бұрын
Well put. Ronnie brings character to a context where it is not an advantage to him, neither appreciated by the snooker establishment - yet the sport on a whole benefited from it.
@mickmcdonagh1557
2 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%
@tommysmith7031
2 жыл бұрын
@@mickmcdonagh1557 Great comment, the only argument against Ronnie is that he never dominated over a 5 year period like Hendry or Davis. Although, he has the longevity as you have mentioned.
Ronnie is to snooker what James Hunt was to F1 and Barry Sheene was to 500cc motorcycle racing. All legends in their time. Great interview.
@garethboyd8580
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great shout in talent terms, but I think Ronnie has surpassed that. James Hunt had god given talent and became the champ, but that was enough for him. Ronnie went further. He was the champ with his talent and then doubled down with more work to become an absolute legend. He’s probably more like a Schumacher than a Hunt now; maybe more charisma than that though lol
Fully understand the lamenting over the ideal family structure, sad 😔 but what a talent, honest outlook and a true champion. All the best Ronnie it has been a pleasure to watch you play and you are definitely the 'guy' in the game of snooker 🏆 hopefully many titles to come
Ronnie hit a 147 with this sit down here, man was on absolute top form! Great interview all round, class!
How can you not like ronnie he isnt cockey just that good and honest i like him. Keep on going son. 👍👍
This interview feels more like someone telling the story of how he learned to live, than an interview with world champion snooker player.
I've been wearing the same watch as you for over 30 years. Only 3 of them. One was lost. So happy for you and your growth! Thanks for caring and being true to yourself while continuing to learn to change!
Wow! That’s the best interview I’ve ever watched. The interviewer asked great questions and Ronnie was at his candid best. 👍👍👍
Absolutely brilliant! So honest, open minded, brave and natural interview from Ronnie! What a great human being! A huge recommendation for everyone who follow Ronnie to watch the whole interview, you won´t regret it!!
Love Ronnie, his books got me into running and I haven't looked back. The ultimate winner Ronnie is, GOAT!
@SB-hr5yr
2 жыл бұрын
Best not to look back when you're running :-)
@mariogmajner6549
2 жыл бұрын
Did he write in crayon.
@SB-hr5yr
2 жыл бұрын
@@mariogmajner6549 are you trying to insult someone?
Most talented British sportsman this country has ever produced... He is a god of the green baize
@mattybirch4715
2 жыл бұрын
Gareth Bale - Wayne Rooney - Tyson Fury
@nicholasmccoll2461
2 жыл бұрын
@@mattybirch4715 your point being ??
@emilybenn3729
2 жыл бұрын
100%. He’s just on another level, and I don’t think we’ll produce a maverick like him for a long, LONG time. The other sportsmen mentioned here, although great in their own right, are nowhere near the sheer brilliance that this man possesses
@nicholasmccoll2461
2 жыл бұрын
@@emilybenn3729 yes Emily 100% the most naturally talented sportsperson the country has produced, the others are all top drawer don't get me wrong but Ronnie is next level
@billybousfield1801
2 жыл бұрын
Mike Russell billiards
I could listen to this man forever. His honesty and the way his brain works is fascinating. You never hear a top sportsman talk like this, the way he purposefully wants to lose matches and is always searching for balance in his life. So refreshing when sportsman speak with no filter. Makes me proud to be English and not give stock answers to everything.
There is a lot to learn from this interview, really loved watching it, and his take on goats is perfectly on point, it’s not about how many achievements it’s about the way you do it
Rob is such a brilliant interviewer….he gives Ronnie so much respect and space in which to express himself
1:03:49 - "I play snooker in a creative way. Some days I don't feel like being creative - and I'm not a machine." - Exactly you Ronnie.... Thanks for the (continuing!) great, delightful memories of you on a snooker table over the years... You da best! Great win over an in-form Neil Robbo to win the Grand Prix in Dec - nabbing the last tournament in 2021 👏
What a brilliant interview style from Rob….allows Ronnie to flow, let’s him know its ok if he’s not comfortable with a question. Ronnie is being so natural because of the interviewer and the trust Ronnie has in him Brilliant
Good on you Ron, for honesty sharing your experience. You are an inspiration to so many, thank you.
This has rocked me. Unbelievable player and a top bloke to go with it. Brilliant interview and his candidness has given me a real lift.
So good to see Ronnie progress as a human being....all of the snooker stuff is good, but the most important element is him as a person. Great interview.
He is who he is, won it all and all again, demons depression anxiety ect make Ronnie who he is!#ROS no#1🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆! Hopefully more to come, a one off Ambidextrous genius!
Awesome interview Ron is the goat for sure when he's on fire he's unbeatable.
Its really sad to see how lonely he feels. Achieve everything in life but still fighting with the loneliness. I Love You Ronnie ❤️🔥
Ronnie, my life inspiration. I am so happy this interview now exists, finally a complete and honest look into Ronnies heart and mind. I never asked for him to be such an amazing person because he did more than enough magic on a Snooker table already. Rob, thank you again. And I am surprised I dont see this interest from anyone else but I think Ronnies life story would be absolutely amazing to make a movie from. A 120+ mins biographical movie about Ronnie would be something we have to get at some point in time. He has a truly unbelievable story. GOAT in Snooker but so much more than that. ❤️
Would love to see Ronnie do more of these type of interviews
To use running exercise as an addiction rather in alcohol or drug in order to disrupt the stress mental away from sport professional, it is easy said than to be done but he has proved himself. I think he is a very best example to show people how a living legend sportman like him to be able to competitive in the world professional level at his age 40s to 50s.
the best interviewer ever ask a question then shut up and dont say a word and just listen very good
This is amazing ! The realisation that every Ronnie interview.. So Ronnie, Five centuries in that 6-0 win, incredible ! Ronnie, yeah, it was alright, nothing great … we’re all a Ronnie facade, this complete honesty should be mainstream 🤷🏼♂️
@deanknoote114
2 жыл бұрын
@@RobMooreDisruptors thank you for sharing your superpower, the one where you somehow enable Ronnie O’Sullivan to be himself !
I love this man. He's always a legend. Ronnie💚
Ronnie O Sullivan is without question the greatest snooker player of all time and one of sports 100s and 1000s of GOATS, he’s truly inspirational to millions around the world and his natural talent is outstanding but most importantly he has a fantastic personality and he knows exactly what he wants in life Your a legend Ronald let’s go and win world title number 8
Such a fantastic interview. Was great to see Ronnie so relaxed, honest and at ease. Great work Rob 👍
Thank you Rob for this interview. Ronnie was well up for talking to you properly, it's good to see him open up a bit more and feel comfortable in this scenario. Ronnie = Legend
One of the best Ronnie O’Sullivan interviews I’ve seen, if not the best. Great to see him when he’s like this
One of the things I love about Ronnie, other than his obvious genius on the snooker table, is that he’s not a robot. He not a “Yes Man” and for that, he’s criticised by some of his peers. We’ve all got faults and it’s nice to see the elite have them, just like we do.
Thank you Rob and Ronnie. Best watch on youtube in 6 months.Apreciated, thanks.
The best snooker player all time. Great interview. Regards from Brazil.
Having met Ronnie in 2006, he reminds me of the Steeplejack Fred Dibnah.... absolute top bloke and has a unique ability to be great at what he does in his own way... he has no heirs or graces and what you see is what you get and he's a straight shooter on and off the table. As someone who has also battled depression and diagnosed with ASD in recent years, I could totally understand the battles with the dark times and the problems of self sabotage. Great interview Rob and Ronnie is 100% correct about not just Snooker having a dictatorship...same shit is going in Professional Pool and as with Ronnie, I made the choice years ago to not encourage my sons to take up Cuesports because the lack of financial/other rewards, is just not worth all the costs and hassles involved with it all (which is hard to say because I love the sport and love to shoot Pool, but I hate the greedy, arrogant people involved with the sport that are running it for their own gain and not for the benefit of making the sport better and more rewarding for more as it should be). New subscriber and cheers for putting this up, I got huge respect for Ronnie and he certainly deserves it.
Never heard Ronnie talk about his own talent, best interview I’ve seen.
Our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee, O Lord
This was a brilliant interview. Thanks Ronnie for being you!
The greatest of all time what a guy so normal and down to earth hopefully wins another world title
@christopherrichardson5352
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Gerard. I really would love to see Ronnie win at least one more world title to match Hendry. And if I am being honest it would be fantastic to see him win at least two more and top Hendry!!! No question the greatest of all time in my view too.
@146-
2 жыл бұрын
He Defo is! But I got a bad bad felling self-righteous Selby might end on 7plus🤷♂️, hate to say it, but he's a pain in the arse for most player's and has time on his side, mind u Ronnie could play till 55 if he wanted I'm sure.
@danielshobbrook2901
2 жыл бұрын
He will!
@ben10971
2 жыл бұрын
@@christopherrichardson5352 there you go
Ronnie sounds so humble when talking about himself and comparing himself to Ali, not being cocky just telling the truth
@Guvna07
2 жыл бұрын
Ali Carter? 😂
@camzabiy2637
2 жыл бұрын
@@Guvna07 Muhammad ali
Love the way manscaped is the ad before the video
Wonderfully interesting interview, Mr Moore. And thanks to Ronnie for being genuine. Really enjoyed that.
Ronnie is the GOAT
@jayburton1743
2 жыл бұрын
🐐🐐
@jb894
2 жыл бұрын
@The Guvnor nope. Ronnie is the GOAT 20 triple crowns 👑 15 maxis, fastest maxi ever, most centuries, most ranking titles...
Well what a treat this, evening sorted.
Incredible interview, Ronnie at his best!! A very humble interview but glad to see more of what makes this genius tick. A true Snooker inspiration to the modern game.
Absolutely quality interview so inciteful top man for this will be checking out interviews from now cheers mate
Loved this, such a great conversation. I love Ronnie, one of my favourite sportsman’s by far. Hero
FANTASTIC!!!! Really just an amazing interview here. Thank you for this.
Thank you for this interview. Your best. Love Ronnie and its great to understand his thoughts. Brilliant.
Well done interview. Ronnie is so good, I love watching him play enough that some day I will get my own table so I can play
Great to see Ronnie looking at peace with himself, middle age is suiting him! Great interview, thanks.
Amazing interview. Didn’t know what to expect - I only know Ronnie O’Sullivan as a snooker player. Absolutely great on all levels. Thank you!
Excellent interview...love Ronnie's honesty and how he is so open and expresses his thoughts and feelings. As for who is the best player ever it is debatable but who is the best to watch Ronnie is incomparable.
One of the best and most absorbing interviews I have ever watched. So much of what Ronnie said I can relate to.
If I could give this two thumbs up it still wouldn’t be enough, awesome interview rob 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
OK, just finished this in one sitting. Incredible interview. Rob and the lads should be proud as Ronnie really opened up to them.
Such an excellent interview. The art of interviewing is much more than simply asking questions. It's about asking smart questions, and not dominating the conversation by rambling on for 2 minutes by jamming in several questions and opinions into a single monologue -- I find lots of amateur interviewers do that, and it's frustrating to watch / listen to. The interviewer here nails it, he gets it right from start to finish. Plus, Ronnie really is great at explaining things here, lots of the stuff he talks about I found myself nodding my head at, often stuff I'd never really considered before, like the amount of time a snooker player has just sitting down with their own thoughts when their opponent is at the table. I'm struggling to think of another sport like that, and it must take a strong mind to be able to do that day in, day out, and perform at such a high level for so long. Well done to all concerned here.
I loved Ronnie before this interview but I love him more, having watched it. Great insight into his character. He’s a genius on the table but there’s so much more to him and this interview shone a light on that
Listening to Ronnie for almost two hours - what a treat! Thanks a lot.
Ronnie, You are inspirational and I am glad you did this interview and I congratulate you on how you turned out and are true to what you believe in and keeping your feet on the ground, while achieving exceptional high standards. It is one thing to stir & change but to then perform tops and better than the best is what I admire as I have done the same. I am not a snooker player, but over the years I always watch video's of you. I am 79 and live in New Zealand since 2001 and watching your interview made me feel "at home" having and still live and perform at high level. Take care and may life always be good to you. Special regards, Andries Maritz.
Very honest open interview, well done, all. Ronnie, just brilliant standing up for yourself against the machine. Loved it. John
Awsome interview Rob. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this legend and good words of advice.
Fantastic interview. Respect from a Ronnie O'Sullivan fan from India!!
Good interview, loved seen Ronnie chilled and chatting
Well done rob, Ronnie is quite a private guy sometimes and you got him to open up, superb interview really enjoyed it!
Wow. What a wonderful man. Massive respect. Alot of this (non snooker) resinates with my life and sometimes how I feel. Really enjoyed this interview, well done.
Great man, the best.. I know he says Higgins, but most say Ron.. 20 majors, 6 worlds, 7 UK, 7 Masters
Whether it's Ronnie or Rob, I'm not sure but that 2 hours flew by! Fantastic interview. Well edited with the "coming up" bits too... maybe that played a part in keeping me glued! I've heard Ronnie talk about this stuff in interviews here and there but to have him in this form going into this much detail... really felt like I was in the room with him. He looked relaxed and happy even when talking about the darker stuff. Credit to Rob and the team for making him feel so at ease 👍🏼
Amazing interview and so good to see Ronnie so much happier with himself and the game. It’s clear to see that the passion is back and he respects the game more than ever.
Excellent interview. One of the best he's done
one of the best interviews ive ever watched, cheers!
As someone that grew up loving Ronnie. I was late in my life when I realised how bad my temperament was ,itl kill your life. Ronnie's done well but he's achillies heal is he's temperament, mix that with people pleasing and anti authority,,having these negative traits really affected he's astonishing talent.hendry didn't have these traits and it showed In he's career .the good thing is Ronnie is a far better human being than snooker player .
Very enjoyable interview. A genius.
Very nice interview! But at the end Ronnie left me with a sweet and bitter feeling, because I do think he should not say things like feeling sorry for the 'other snooker player', I know he means well, but it's just not a smart thing to say. That 'other snooker player' was him 10-20 years ago, but he was fortunate enough to make enough money to create a situation for himself where he is now surrounded by good people and he has a life outside of snooker. Earlier he was talking about dedication to the sport and that is exactly what the 'other snooker player' is doing and it is the same with every sport, you cannot have all Roger Federer's in tennis, you need that 'other tennis player' who is happy getting to the final in a Challenger, you need that snooker player that never reach the professional level to make the sport complete and never underestimate the joy someone can get from dedication and reaching a certain level, even if that level is 100 miles below you.