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I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.
Venus Williams
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Venus Williams
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: June 17
Entrepreneur
Tennis Player
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Lynwood
USA
Venus Ebony Starr Williams
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