Single-mindedness. I hate to say it because I don't think it's the best thing for developing a person, but the single-mindedness - just concentrating in the one area - that's what it takes to be a champion.

I wanted always to appear strong and in control . . . .Then the cookie began to crumble.

Find something that you're really interested in doing in your life. Pursue it, set goals, and commit yourself to excellence. Do the best you can.

Whatever your goal in life, be proud of every day that you are able to work in that direction.

Competitive toughness is an acquired skill and not an inherited gift.

The great high of winning Wimbledon lasts for about a week. You go down in the record book, but you don't have anything tangible to hold on to. But having a baby -- there isn't any comparison.

Training the body to obey the mind as I have done differs from the more conventional method of getting the mind to obey the body.