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My shoulder's not where I want it to be, but I'm doing a good job of monitoring it.
I was always controversial, being gay, so nothing was more controversial than that.
For me, I think the Lord wanted me to win to put a smile on Chinese people's faces.
I'm demanding and critical about myself. It's something my parents passed on to me.
I have this terrible dark side to my personality, which playing tennis keeps at bay
Honesty, willingness to exert oneself, friendship - all these things shaped me too.
If you don't lose, you cannot enjoy the victories. So I have to accept both things.
I have always believed that my job is to try and give my best on the tennis courts.
It's thrilling and it's an honor to be part of something bigger than your own self.
I spent my whole life playing sports and training and pushing myself to the limits.
One thing I've done is surround myself with people who are as good as me or better.
It's always nice to get good feedback, and a bit of encouragement can go a long way.
I think I've always had a decent perspective on wins and losses on the tennis court.
It's your birthday today, so what would you say, if we turned that frown upside down
I like Twitter a lot. It is a great way to get the fans knowing another side of you.
What I've seen historically is winning is a major aloe. It solves a lot of problems.
When you travel like we do, a holiday is simply being able to sleep in your own bed.
My expenses are largely a fixed, sunken cost, regardless of how much revenue I earn.
I used to get two racquets a year. As you can imagine, they didn't last me too long.
I'd love to see all the guys play their best because I think it's better for tennis.
Nobody wants to go through divorce, especially when there's young children involved.
Dreams are the wanderings of the spirit though all nine heavens and all nine earths.
Probably I'll not be so successful if I will keep everything in myself inside of me.
I can't please everyone. That's not in my J.D., you know, not in my job description.
It'll be great. Of course I was disappointed last year. But . . I'll get my revenge.
I would have drunk a lot of Pinot Grigio if I'd lost after leading 5-2 in the third.
Sure I know where the press room is - I just look for where they throw the dog meat.
It's not that easy for some of these players in China to get the coaching they need.
I have this terrible dark side to my personality, which playing tennis keeps at bay.
Living in Los Angeles and having three little kids, it's hard following the Orioles.
What distinguishes tennis is respect for one's opponent, one's conduct on the court.
If you are playing bad you are going to lose here, on clay, on ice, or on the beach.
In tennis it's easy to get greedy - and one Grand Slam doesn't feel enough any more.
I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.
Because I've won one Grand Slam title, I feel like I have a good chance to win more.
You fight and fight. Get every ball back, run every ball down and never, ever doubt.
I'll play as long as I'm still willing to work this much, to do all these sacrifices
Serena and I, we don't have anything to prove ... we still set a very high standard.
Ruth's Chris is my favorite restaurant, and I always order the rib eye, medium-rare.
I'm a collaborator. I know I don't know everything. I don't want to know everything.
I don't even know what my favourite food is anymore, as they are all such bad foods!
When you mature, you also get more secure about yourself. You see things differently.
I feel flattered that people like the way I look, but it doesn't help you win points.
There's a lot of good waiting for you on the other side of tired. Get yourself tired.
Fear isn't an excuse to come to a standstill. It's the impetus to step up and strike.
I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.
The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.
I'm not getting within 20 feet of a married man ever again - not even talking to one!
Cats are peaceful and tranquil - they bring calmness with their serene personalities.
In your lifetime, at what point do you stop being an idiot? I'm 24. Enough is enough!