Roger Federer Quotes
I enjoyed the position I was in as a tennis player. I was to blame when I lost. I was to blame when I won. And I really like that, because I played soccer a lot too, and I couldn't stand it when I had to blame it on the goalkeeper.
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I love doing serious movies for adults.
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If I say I'm the best actor for the part, I mean it and I'm not kidding.
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I'm just excited to see myself on billboards. I'm getting ready to be a star.
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There's huge satisfaction in that, but I've got to credit all the doctors and trainers in Cleveland.
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Even on the worst days I am without a doubt still happier doing this than I am doing anything else. On acting.
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An interview has become such a confrontational thing. It makes you very defensive.
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I enjoyed the position I was in as a tennis player. I was to blame when I lost. I was to blame when I won. And I really like that, because I played soccer a lot too, and I couldn't stand it when I had to blame it on the goalkeeper.
