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. Venus Williams on attitude
Interior design is a business of trust. Venus Williams on business
Losses have propelled me to even bigger places, so I understand the importance of losing. You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner. It's in any game that you're in - a business game or whatever - you can't get complacent. Venus Williams on business
All those lessons that I've learned on the court, I have applied them to my life outside of the court in business, my company, called V Starr interiors, an interior design company, and EleVen, which I wear on court. Venus Williams on business
Everything is tennis for me, it's my career and it's entertainment, but it's also a business. Venus Williams on business
It wasn't like I was self-motivated. My dad started me. It was his dream before it was mine. Venus Williams on dad
I'm always on the court with my dad. Venus Williams on dad
Interior design is a business of trust. Venus Williams on design
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. Venus Williams on design
The principle of the design - the harmony, rhythm and balance are all the same with interior and fashion design. Venus Williams on design
All those lessons that I've learned on the court, I have applied them to my life outside of the court in business, my company, called V Starr interiors, an interior design company, and EleVen, which I wear on court. Venus Williams on design
I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family. Venus Williams on family
If you're not a competitor, you've just got to go home. Venus Williams on home
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. Venus Williams on love
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. Venus Williams on medical
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. Venus Williams on peace
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. Venus Williams on positive
I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family. Venus Williams on respect