When you lose, you get up, you make it better, you TRY AGAIN.

I've been getting my reel together. I think they are looking at me more as an actress because I have a lot of potential and a lot of skills.

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.

It's always good to get a smaller tournament under your belt so that by the time you get to the Slams, you have a lot of experience.

I've always considered myself the best and the top. I never considered that I was out of it.

I just never give up. I fight to the end. You can't go out and say, 'I want a bag of never-say-die spirit.' It's not for sale. It has to be innate.

I'm thankful to my family, friends, and fans for all of their support.