Bjorn Borg

You know growing up in Sweden meant we had a lot of rain when we played tennis. We were taught on clay courts but because of the weather, we had to go indoors a lot. ”

I'm an actor who plays an intriguing character, not a political pundit. ”

I was fascinated by a compelling character embroiled in a controversial topic that told the story from a different point of view. ”

It's not easy to part with the trophies. However, I do need to have some long-term financial security for those close to me. ”

I'm amazed that years after I stopped playing tennis, people still recognize me in restaurants and ask for my autograph. ”

I enjoy fashion. ”

If you're afraid of losing, then you daren't win. ”

I wanted to win, even in practice. ”

When I retired from tennis I wanted to do other things with my life. ”

It's tough when you're No. 1. You don't have any private life, you can't even walk anywhere. I think that was one reason why I lost my motivation to play tennis. ”