That is where the power, opportunity, and choice come from-when you have money. Money equals opportunity. There is no question.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI 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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You just know where to put the ball. You just feel it. It has been computed into your brain so many times it is there.
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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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When you oppress people either by gender, by race, by sexual orientation, when you do that and the doors become ajar, they will fly open and they will come and they have.
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Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.
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I always respect right off the bat because we are human, but then over time you learn who the person truly is, just like they learn about you.
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A girl didn’t get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time.
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I like entrepreneurial people; I like people who take risks.
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It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
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I knew after my first lesson what I wanted to do with my life.
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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 about learning your craft. That’s a wonderful thing–especially with today’s consumerism and instant gratification.
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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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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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The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.
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Each point I play is in the now moment. The last point means nothing, the next point means nothing.
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