VENUS WILLIAMS

Some people say I have attitude - maybe I do... but I think you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a winner right there.

It wasn't like I was self-motivated. My dad started me. It was his dream before it was mine.

Interior design is a business of trust.

I've always found the rain very calming.

The principle of the design - the harmony, rhythm and balance are all the same with interior and fashion design.

I always like to win. But I'm the big sister. I want to make sure she has everything, even if I don't have anything. It's hard. I love her too much. That's what counts.

Everyone makes their own comments. That's how rumors get started.

Of course, I want to be number one. But being happy and healthy is the most important thing.

I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.

Rain is good for me. I feel like I achieve clarity actually when it rains. The longer I have to sit and wait, the clearer my game becomes to me.

The thing about tennis is if you stay off for two weeks, or just for three days, you can lose your rhythm quickly. So it's just a question of constant diligence and vigilance.

I have been recently diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease which is an ongoing medical condition that affects my energy level and causes fatigue and joint pain.

Tennis is mostly mental. Of course, you must have a lot of physical skill, but you can't play tennis well and not be a good thinker. You win or lose the match before you even go out there.

The day I'm not improving will be the day I hang up the racket.

I don't carry a purse when I fly because I have my Hello Kitty carry-on. I'm the biggest adult supporter.

My first job is big sister and I take that very seriously.

I tend to be slim and you know, I actually can lose weight quicker than I can gain it.

I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.

Unfortunately the world is what it is now. People don't get along for whatever reason. As professional athletes, in a way we're almost ambassadors for peace, because sports brings everyone together.

In the sports arena I would say there is nothing like training and preparation. You have to train your mind as much as your body.

Some people say that I have an attitude- Maybe I do. But I think that you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does- that makes you a winner right there.

When you lose, you're more motivated. When you win, you fail to see your mistakes and probably no one can tell you anything.

I'm this overachiever type, I'll just work and work and I'll just do it over and over and over again.

My style is kind of eclectic and I don't like to do the same thing over and over again. I like to have fun and explore myself so you won't see the same design.

I knew my destiny was to be in the winner's circle. There were times along the way where I didn't make it there. But I felt my destiny was definitely to win big titles, win lots of titles.