I'd just as soon play tennis with the net down.

I would as soon write free verse as play tennis with the net down

I'd just as soon play tennis with the net down.

Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down.

As soon as I step on the court I just try to play tennis and don't find excuses. You know, I just lost because I lost, not because my arm was sore.

Unless there's some emotional tie, I'd rather play tennis