I used to be very insecure about my curly hair, because I lived in a country where everybody had blonde straight hair.

When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.

Harbour Island in the Bahamas is beautiful, with turquoise water and pink sand.

Bali and the Aman resorts are all very luxurious, great places to go.

If you like trekking, go to the Himalayas or Peru. I love those kinds of trips. But it all depends on your own life and what you like and what you expect.

Ireland is also quite nice. So is Amsterdam.

The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Because no matter what happens, you will always be with yourself.

I always wanted to be a femme fatale. Even when I was a young girl, I never really wanted to be a girl. I wanted to be a woman.

Go to a place where you're not going to be stressed, because a honeymoon itself can be a stressful thing.

I travel light. I think the most important thing is to be in a good mood and enjoy life, wherever you are.

Insecurity is a waste of time.

Climate is what you expect, weather is what you get.

Life is a service. What you will do lies in your soul.

Walk away from every vicious act. Never look back.

We can say "Peace on Earth." We can sing about it preach about it or pray about it but if we have not internalized the mythology to make it happen inside us then it will not be.

I like to laugh but on the court it is my work. I try to smile but it is so difficult. I concentrate on the ball not on my face.

I don't have a burning passion to live in America per se but I would certainly like to work there.

All of those guys who told me that I was too short and how complicated the game was, it is not that complicated. It is the same game I have always played.

Like most of the others, I was a seeker, a mover, a malcontent, and at times a stupid hell-raiser.

I'm writing this book because we're all going to die.

Sailing has given me some of the most pleasant and exciting moments of my life. It also has taught me something of the courage, resourcefulness, and strength of men who sail the seas in ships.