I never really did Christmas before. Christmas Day? I mean – what’s that? What’s it all about? I was always flying on Christmas Day.
Meaning of the quote
Monica Seles, a Yugoslavian athlete, is saying that she had never really celebrated Christmas before. She was always traveling and competing on Christmas Day, so she didn't know what it was all about. Christmas Day was just another day for her, and she didn't have the chance to experience the traditions and meaning of the holiday.
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Tennis is so competitive. I guess that’s the way it has to be.
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I have this terrible dark side to my personality, which playing tennis keeps at bay.
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I used to pretend that I was Tom attacking Jerry, who was drawn on the ball.
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