I've been active in animal rights and all kinds of environmental stuff and children's charities over the years.

The mentality, that's something you should be able to control. Whether you are healthy or not, how fast you can run - they aren't things you can work on, but the mentality should be.

Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you're needed by someone.

I'm not involved in tennis but committed.

There is no cheap way to achieve the ability to turn pro in tennis; it unfortunately is more expensive than team sports.

I think the key is for women not to set any limits.

You don't have to be pretty for people to come and see you play. At the same time, if you're a good athlete, it doesn't mean you're not a woman.