“I'm not the first player to have their home Grand Slam and not perform. There have been a few Australians and French players, you name it. It's a tough thing. But it is one of those things. Would I rather have a Grand Slam in my country than not? I would.” FirstsHas BeensCountryHomeNamesPlayerToughSlamTough Things Author:Samantha Stosur
“It gives us a lot of versatility and flexibility. Looking ahead, we've got a lot of good young players coming through the system. As they make their way, we'll have some tough decisions down the road. I'm just glad to have this one bat in our lineup that can drive in 100 runs, hit 25 to 30 home runs at least, and in our ballpark, maybe more.” WayGivingHomeRunningYoungDecisionPlayerToughGladBatsFlexibilityDown The RoadHome RunTough DecisionsBallparksVersatilityLooking Ahead Author:Tim Purpura
“My days in hostel were tough. I was ragged by my seniors. We were asked to wash their dirty clothes, do their odd jobs, etc. When it came to eating, we would be often given burnt rotis and milk that had awful odour. But, never once did I call home. I knew if I had to become a tough cricketer, I would have to handle the pressure.” IfsHomeWould BeJobsGivenEatingClothesToughPressureHandleAwfulDirtyOddEtcMilkSeniorCricketersRaggedOdd JobsDirty Clothes Author:Suresh Raina
“I was strong and tough enough and charming. / How else is a fat Jew lesbian poet gonna get by? / Listening to the radio, staying home, staying alone, like / they mean us to. / Who means you to be left out? / Who don't?” MeanEnoughHomeLeftStrongPoetListeningToughRadioJewFatsStayingBigotryOutsidersCharmingLeft Out Author:Elana Dykewomon
“Sure, theater is tough because you're not home at night a lot and you work on weekends - every job has its downside. But to do something that you love doing for two hours a night, that's a pretty sweet gig.” TwoHomeJobsNightHoursSweetToughTheaterWeekendGigs Author:Robert Sean Leonard
“I'd always put on little shows at home, but when I was 11, I did a community event in Woodford, where anyone could go. You had three days of vocal training and performed your song at the end. I sang 'I Say a Little Prayer.' It's a tough song to sing but they gave me the confidence to go for it and belt it out.” LittlesEndsShowsHomeSongThreeCommunityPrayerEventsTrainingToughBeltsVocal Author:Naomi Scott
“I have sometimes played my best Davis Cup matches away from home when you stay in the moment a bit more. But it is tough when half the crowd are spitting on you.” SometimesMomentsHomeBitsHalfToughCrowdsCupsAway From Home Author:Lleyton Hewitt