This chapter explores the historical and cultural facets of tennis, contrasting court tennis with lawn tennis and questioning the elitism often associated with the sport. It offers insights into Charlotte Cooper Stary's life and career, alongside personal reflections on maintaining a balance between sports and personal enjoyments. The conversation also touches on the intertwining of tennis with pop culture, showcasing the joy found in nostalgia and guilty pleasures like reality television.
Tracy discusses the difficulty in assessing the reality of Charlotte Cooper Sterry's hearing loss, and recalls a song about Martina Navratilova. Holly talks about how Richard Dadd's art didn't reflect any of his delusions or mental illness.
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