I'm an athlete and I'm black, and a lot of black athletes go broke. I do not want to become a statistic, so maybe I overcompensate. But I'm paranoid. Oprah told me a long time ago, 'You sign every check. Never let anyone sign any checks.' Serena Williams agoathleteblack share on social
My mom taught me how to sew when I was 2 or 3, so I've been sewing for as long as I can remember. Serena Williams havelongmom Change image and share on social
I've always considered myself the best and the top. I never considered that I was out of it. Serena Williams considerhavetop Change image and share on social
I love who I am, and I encourage other people to love and embrace who they are. But it definitely wasn't easy - it took me a while. Serena Williams easyembraceencourage Change image and share on social
I always say that when I'm playing well, no one can beat me. I'm not just saying that to sound full of myself or anything, but it's true. Serena Williams beatfullplay Change image and share on social
I'm a perfectionist. I'm pretty much insatiable. I feel there's so many things I can improve on. Serena Williams feelimproveinsatiable Change image and share on social
People want more fit arms, but my arms are too fit. But I'm not complaining. They pay my bills. Serena Williams armbillcomplain Change image and share on social
Venus told me the other day that champions don't get nervous in tight situations. That really helped me a lot. I decided I shouldn't get nervous and just do the best I can. Serena Williams championdaydecide Change image and share on social
I want to knock on people's doors and preach. But I also meet a lot of people on planes and in restaurants, and you can preach with them or place some literature with them. Serena Williams doorknockliterature Change image and share on social