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.
BILLIE JEAN KINGThe most important words that have helped me in life, when things have gone right or when things have gone wrong are ‘accept responsibility.’
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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I would just never out anybody. I think everyone has to find it in their own way and their own time.
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I always think it’s best to pretend you’re in a tenuous position. Just as a player, you always want to stay in the now and work hard but also have goals for the future.
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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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In 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar; now we are getting 74 cents on the dollar. In the area of finance and business, we are at 68 cents on the dollar.
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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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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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Men 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.
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The old boy network is still very strong and very true. Just look at the stock exchange and how many men and women are there. It is still very much run by men.
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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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I will tell you King’s First Law of Recognition: You never get it when you want it, and then when it comes, you get too much.
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Being Number One isn’t everything to me, but for those few hours on the court it’s way ahead of whatever’s in second place.
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Champions keep playing until they get it right.
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I would love to be a player today. I had the right personality for 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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Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It’s dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great.
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