I like putting money back into what made my life, and tennis has been great to me.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI would just never out anybody. I think everyone has to find it in their own way and their own time.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
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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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Trust and respect is something you earn, not something that is given.
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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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Martina and I went through a very bad five years. Everything’s very good between us now, but it was a long haul.
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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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I was always in the tennis business-from 1968. I was in tournaments and also on World Team Tennis teams as well.
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Every generation I think gets better usually [in tennis].
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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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As far as U.S. tennis, we need new stars coming up in the pipeline, but I don’t know if we have it.
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It’s your birthday today, so what would you say, if we turned that frown upside down
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Everyone has people in their lives that are gay, lesbian or transgender or bisexual. They may not want to admit it, but I guarantee they know somebody.
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Winning is very tangible, it’s very exciting, it’s very pleasing, but it’s momentary. If you can do things that last, that each generation can build upon, then that’s when you’re cooking.
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In business, everything starts with integrity. Otherwise it falls apart, though it does take time to find out who has integrity.
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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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