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Venus Williams
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: June 17
Entrepreneur
Tennis Player
Writer
Lynwood
USA
Venus Ebony Starr Williams
Almost
Accounting
Killed

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I remember watching the Olympics at home as a kid. It was one my Dad's dreams to win an Olympic medal.
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If I don't wear something I feel confident in, I don't play as well.
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Workout. Lead a balanced life and try to have fun. It's what you make it.
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Every Olympics is something special. If you're fortunate enough to play for your country - there's just so much energy. It's truly amazing.
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I have a lot of dreams, and most of them come true these days.
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It's a nice bonus but, you know, I have to pay taxes too. (after winning the Grand Slam Cup.
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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.
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Tennis is mostly mental. You win or lose the match before you even go out there.
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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.
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I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family.
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Everything is tennis for me, it's my career and it's entertainment, but it's also a business.
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I am someone who likes to stay positive.
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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.
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You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner.
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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.
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It's what I've trained for, from the first sketch to the fabric. Making dresses that are different from the usual style, and a lot of fun to wear.
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I don't come to tournaments to make friends, to go to parties, to hold conversations. I come to be the best, and I'm not mean and cruel and dirty.
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My first job is big sister and I take that very seriously.
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I just try to stay positive and focused on the tennis, not let anything get to me, like crazy questions. But I'm tough, let me tell you, tough as nails.
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When you step out on the court, I don't think anybody thinks about age. Because if you're out on this tour it means you deserve to be here. You've got the skill. It must mean you know how to play.
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