All those lessons that Ive learned on the court, I have applied them to my life outside of the court in business, my company, called V Starr interiors, an interior design company, and EleVen, which I wear on court. – Venus Williams
I just try to stay positive and focused on the tennis, not let anything get to me, like crazy questions. But Im tough, let me tell you, tough as nails. – Venus Williams
The principle of the design – the harmony, rhythm and balance are all the same with interior and fashion design. – Venus Williams
Its not hard to get your way when its your way or the highway. People either follow suit or theyre not around. I dont really like the sound of that, cause that sounds like a temper tantrum. Im just very black and white when it comes to my business. Theres really no gray area. – Nicki Minaj
I became a larger than life figure for one reason only. When youre quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, constantly as the expert in the business people assume youre a lot bigger than you are. And then I had to run like hell to catch up with my own image. – Barbara Corcoran