"I've been in the twilight of my career longer than most people have had their career."

"It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't."

"The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed."

"Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you're needed by someone."

"The more people come out, the less it will be an issue."

"I shouldn't say I'm looking forward to leading a normal life, because I don't know what normal is."

"The moment of victory is much too short to live for that and nothing else."

"I think the key is for women not to set any limits."

"Just by being out you're doing your part. It's like recycling. You're doing your part for the environment if you recycle; you're doing your part for the gay movement if you're out."

"Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people."

"Sure I know where the press room is - I just look for where they throw the dog meat."

"If I feel strongly, I say it. I know I can do more good by being vocal than by staying quiet. I'd have a whole lot more money if I lied, but I wouldn't enjoy spending it."

"People in the States used to think that if girls were good at sports their sexuality would be affected."

"Tennis has given me soul."

"I hope, when I stop, people will think that somehow I mattered."

"You can't live in the past, there's nothing you can do about it."