I never read books - and still don't read books - to develop them.

I've given just as much of my life to that, and I practiced it with the same zeal, as I have acting. And I think that many of my skill sets from being a housewife I used for producing. Because you don't stop until it's done.

I've got a rubber face. It has always served me very well and really helps, especially as I get older, because I still have all my road map intact, and I can use it at will.

If you take it as a compliment that you don't look your age, then you're really shooting yourself in the foot.

There is simply too much of my life that is involved in my work that I couldn't replicate in any other way.

I tried taking a year off when Pedro was a toddler because I really wanted to be around, but it wasn't good for any of us.

My feminist training was that this was your goal, to be a self-sufficient woman, but that is a miscalculation. It's just not the way we work. We work in dialogue with the community.

I'm attracted to male gestures and sexuality.

I've never been someone who needs a lot of takes or enjoys a lot of takes. I like the fast thing of it.

I love flying by the seat of my pants, going at something instinctually.

You can't make a rule about it. The minute you make a rule, it's like putting your wedding pictures in 'In Style' magazine - you're divorced.

At least three times a week, I'm approached by someone who says something about 'Fargo.'

If, when I leave this earth, I'm remembered for 'Fargo,' so be it. But I think old Marge Gunderson is gonna get a run for her money with Olive Kittredge.

People love to drop in 'you betcha' as often as they can.

People outside of tennis, all the famous actors and everyone, knows Wimbledon.

I want to take initiative; I know my game and I know what I need to do to win.

When I met Jay-Z and Beyonce I was in awe, stuttering like crazy. This guy grew up in the projects and he and Beyonce are a billionaire couple. The empires they've built, affecting so many lives, is unbelievable.

Obviously, maturity helps, knowing that you definitely have to make every day a good day. If not, somebody else is out there putting in the work.

As far as myself, I want to see myself hold a Grand Slam, be at the top of the game.

I know it's a cliche to say, 'There isn't anything you can't do if you believe,' but that's something I subscribe to, even if it's corny.

There's no reason trying to fit in: Just be you. That was the biggest thing for me, just being me, and finding what works for me.

I don't let it get to my head because there have been plenty of good juniors that haven't made it to the big stage.

He's an absolute icon. Everything he brings, how he carries himself. Never having trouble with the media, never done anything wrong. He's a superstar for a reason. He's LeBron James for a reason.

The U.S. Open is so special, and I'm not even saying that as an American. I just can't envision a better atmosphere.

My parents were hardworking and still are. Everything I do is for them and the family.

I had a lot of Pokemon Pikachu t-shirts on court and hand-me-downs from other kids.

I obviously wasn't a normal tennis story.

How many years have I been watching the U.S. Open? Since I was a little kid.

I always dreamed of being on center court, playing the best in the world.

I've been playing against really good guys. Put myself in positions to win. Eventually I'll win more than I lose these.

For a while I feel like I can play against anyone in the world.

Being back home is a great thing for me, being with my family, being with friends, being with people that have got your back no matter what.

It's good to bring a different feel to tennis, and that's what I feel like I bring. I bring a different feel, a different swagger to tennis. I'm very easygoing, and very nonchalant, it looks like, when I'm out there - I've got a little strut, and I like that.

I have that balance of having fun - because I can need to have a ton of fun - but also locking it in at times.

I'm putting constant pressure on my opponents and really dictating play.

I'm really trying to understand my game.

Obviously, Jay Z definitely got my attention. I thought it was pretty cool that he wanted me on the team.

To get a former player that has been there and has that extra intel. Jose Higueras is a great coach for that and a great person as well.

Anybody plays a good match, you can beat anybody on a given day.

I need to get a lot better.

Obviously it's how bad do you really want to be successful, essentially. Like, what does that really mean to you? Why are you doing it?

Look, I'm not saying you can't make it if you grew up from a wealthy situation. I mean, a ton of people have.

Tennis needs some different personalities and a lot more emotions.

Guys are so good. It's just about how badly you want it. I want it real bad.

It's all about competing.

I'm going for the big moments - I want the big moments. I just tell myself, 'Remember the work you did, the things you went through. And keep going.'

I'm not perfect. But I hold myself to a high standard every day.

I maximize every day.

To see my brother, see my friends, I think it builds character for me, just being accountable for myself.

I've had signs I can play at the highest level.