It’s your birthday today, so what would you say, if we turned that frown upside down
BILLIE JEAN KINGMen still get a lot more opportunity. It is still a big part of the old boy network… They have more companies they can get money from.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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Don’t go into debt and don’t spend a lot. It’s not how much money you make, it’s how much you spend.
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In 1973, a woman could not get a credit card without her husband or father or a male signing off on it.
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Champions take responsibility.
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When I’m performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
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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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It’s really impossible for athletes to grow up. On the one hand, you’re still a child, still playing a game. But on the other hand, you’re a superhuman hero that everyone dreams of being. No wonder we have such a hard time understanding who we are.
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The main thing is not a matter of wanting to win; the main thing is being scared to lose.
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Ask Nureyev to stop dancing, ask Sinatra to stop singing, then you can ask me to stop playing.
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I would love to be a player today. I had the right personality for it.
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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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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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A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
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Sports are a microcosm of society.
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Don’t be afraid to hit the ball.
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Champions keep playing until they get it right.
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