I love playing pool, it's considered a cue sport, also known as a billiard sport, because it's played with a cue stick.
I am so bad at pool. I think I just dont understand it all that much. There are different rules and types of games right?
Yes there are a few different games, like pool and billiards can be considereed two different games, and then there's also snooker too.
Ah yes I think I have heard of those games. How long has pool been around for?
Well billiards had its inception in the 15th century, so it's been around quite a while.
That is a long time. Are there professional competitions? 
Yes cue sports like billiards and pool have professional competitions fairly often.
What else should I know about cue sports and billiards?
For some trivia knowledge, you should know that Mark Twain, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and even Babe Ruth were billiards enthusiasts.