Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI knew after my first lesson what I wanted to do with my life.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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I think one of the concerns, anytime you’re in the human business, like sports, it’s a very high – risk endeavor.
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It’s about learning your craft. That’s a wonderful thing–especially with today’s consumerism and instant gratification.
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Sports are a microcosm of society. It just shows how much more competition there is in the world.
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At 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.
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When a child signs up for tennis, he or she is put on a team. I put them in a circle and then I make sure they name their own team.
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I think younger players probably just think they are who they are-they don’t think about coming out. Unless you’re number one in the world, nobody cares, usually.
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Ladies, here’s a hint. If you’re up against a girl with big boobs, bring her to the net and make her hit backhand volleys. That’s the hardest shot for the well-endowed.
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The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.
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The most important words that have helped me in life, when things have gone right or when things have gone wrong are ‘accept responsibility.’
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Women’s sports is still in its infancy. The beginning of women’s sports in the United States started in 1972, with the passage of Title 9 for girls to finally get athletic scholarships.
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I think if you’re put on a team as a child, like you are in soccer and other sports, I think the children are going to stay in the sport and have more fun if they’re on a team. They want to play with their friends and have fun.
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People say, “Do you know how much a million dollars is?” I don’t have a clue. How many Big Macs will it buy me?
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I have a lot to say, and if I’m not No. 1, I can’t say it.
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In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I’ll be worth a sentence or two….
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Some people do have softer boundaries.
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