In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I’ll be worth a sentence or two….
BILLIE JEAN KINGPressure is a privilege – it only comes to those who earn it.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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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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When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we’ve really and truly arrived. Parity at last!
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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 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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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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I didn’t really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I was brought up to think for myself.
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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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When people tell you not to believe in your dreams, and they say “Why?”, say “Why not?
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Don’t worry about what people say.
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I like to see what future generations are thinking about.
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Don’t be afraid to hit the ball.
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Trust and respect is something you earn, not something that is given.
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It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
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It’s very important to take tennis to the people. For young people, they get to see the best in the world.
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