[情報] Seles 上 NPR Wait Wait Don't Tell Me - Not My Job 單元

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原始連結: http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/35/103495450/npr_103495450.mp3 http://tinyurl.com/ryw3hc Monica 的單元從18:18開始叫做 It's not my job 基本上是請一些有名的人來然後問一些和他們本行不相關的主題的問題 (大概這樣答錯也不丟臉畢竟都是有頭有臉的人) Monica是去宣傳她的新書的以下是手打的有錯請見諒 Host: And now the game where we invite accomplished people on to try accomplishing something else. It's called 'It's not my job'. Speaking of accomplishment, our guest today has had more if them before the age of 20 than most people do in a lifetime. She's the youngest tennis player to win the French Open, the 1st of her 9 grand slam titles. She was the youngest to be named the world's no. 1 player. She was recently named to the tennis hall of fame. She's the author of her new memoire, 'Getting a Grip'. Monica Seles! Welcome to 'Wait Wait Don't Tell Me'. MS: Hey Everyone. Thanks for having me. Host: Such a pleasure to have you. So, it is so exciting to have you here with us. I wanted to talk about you book, of 'course, your memoire, 'Getting a Grip'. And one of the things you talked about in your book is, of course, the fact you were one of the youngest tennis champion in the international tennis scene. And that is of course 'cause you started very young. You started playing tennis when you are 6,7 years old. Even younger. MS: Yes. That's when I first picked a tennis racket. And I realized at age of 12 that I was really good. I was beating girls who were like 18 years old. And that is when I moved to US and really take on tennis full time. And I turned professional when I was 15 years old. Host: right. how do you know or how does your father who's your coach know how good you were? I mean, was it obvious from the getting or punching balls through wall? MS: I wish. I think I just have a nature talent and my father who's a fantastic coach and he taught me some great foundamentals. I was the first female tennis player to hit hard from both sides. I can play aggressive style tennis. And, you know, as a hard worker. it's a combination of a lot of things. And at that age, I just realized, boy, I am good at this, this could be my career one day. Host: Right. If I remember correctly, I am not an expert, prior to your arrival, you know, women's tennis was seen as a more dainty thing and you showed up and just hammer that ball. MS: Yes. You're correct. (laughes) Host continued: And opponents often feared for their lifes and thus ... no, that is not true. You were an international sports star and incredibly famous. Is that hard when you were that young? MS: Well. It's difficult to live in the spotlight. I was 15 years old when I won my professional tournament, the number of entire world at age 17. So, a lot of pressure comes with that. And you know people start commenting rightaway if I cut my hair too short, they didn't like my haircut. If I gain a few pounds, they write about that. So, it , well, the learning process growing up under the microscope of the media. Host: right. right. Your book has extraordinary story of what you went through your career has some remarkable ups and remarkable downs and remarkable struggles but it doesn't have a lot of gossip! And frankly I would like you to give us some now! (laughes) MS: Awww. I don't like to ... Host: Come on! Beautiful People ... MS: I don't like to gossip around. That's not my style. Host: Really? Would you at least tell us that there is gossip you're not telling us? (laughes) MS: You're trying to fishin' around now. Host: I would, I would say I believe the international tennis is just an absolute caldron of intrique, sex and betrayal. And you don't have to give me any specifics just tell me that I am right! (laughes) MS: I don't think so. I can't give that satisfaction. And any job is a lot less glamorous from the inside than from the outside. I'll tell you that though. Guest: I'll trade you some NPR gossip. Host: yeah. (laughes) Host: yeah. I am sure you probably believe all kinds of things about how we live our lifes. Host: One of things you're known for at the height of your playing days was ,well, to put it bluntly, your grunting. MS: Yes. I know. And I wish I can get credit for it. But unfortunately Jimmy Connor started it. And he grunted before I was even born. Host: Right. So you do not invent grunting. But people, people talking.. Is that something you try to do or MS: Not at all. I grunted since I was like 8, 9 years old. And I didn't even notice that I was doing it. And I think it was just unusual for people to see a female to hit the ball so hard and really give it all in every single point. Guest: Have you ever grunt off the court? (laughes) MS: Ha Ha... I've never noticed even at tennis. I still get it sometimes people say to me 'Oh, can you grunt for me?' And I am like 'I can't'. This is not something I do when I go to tennis court. It's part of who I am. It's my trademark. Host: You don't do it when you open a really stuck jar or something. Host: Do you ever play wee tennis? MS: No. I don't play wee tennis. I believe I like to play the actual realy tennis the same way I like to eat real food! I don't believe in diet. Host: You know. I wouldn't knock it. Because I find it a lot easier. You know, it might take some strain of your game. MS: Well. If it works for you. If you can use it to get in shape or stay in shape, more power to you. Host: yeah. I just want you to know, in tribute to you, whenever I play wee tennis I grunted. ---- 後面不相關的遊戲問答我就先省略了還滿有趣的想聽她最近的聲音的人可以聽聽看 -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 71.187.56.8