Those who say that Serena isn't serious about tennis; she wants to go Hollywood. That's true, about Hollywood. I would love to get a lot of acting gigs. But you wouldn't believe the stuff I've turned down because of my tournament schedule...I would do well beside (comedian) Chris Tucker.

Victory is very, very sweet. It tastes better than any dessert you've ever had.

I went on the courts with just a ball and a racket and a hope...and that's all I had.

Who says that your thirties is when you're supposed to be done? I would like to know who made that rule!

If I'm not playing well, I do get down on myself because I am a perfectionist. [So I need] someone who believes in me more than I believe in me, someone willing to work as hard as I work. I don't understand what no means or what failure means; I only understand what yes means and try again means.

Luck has nothing to do with it, because I have spent many, many hours, countless hours, on the court working for my one moment in time, not knowing when it would come.

I think my father is probably the best coach ever because, if we talk about numbers, he's got a lot and he's only had two players.