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.
BILLIE JEAN KINGSome people do have softer boundaries.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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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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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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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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Some people do have softer boundaries.
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The most important words that have helped me in life, when things have gone right or when things have gone wrong are ‘accept responsibility.’
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Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose-it teaches you about life.
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Don’t be afraid to hit the ball.
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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.
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That is where the power, opportunity, and choice come from-when you have money. Money equals opportunity. There is no question.
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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 think younger players probably just think they are who they are-they don’t think about coming out. Unless you’re number one in the world, nobody cares, usually.
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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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I would love to be a player today. I had the right personality for it.
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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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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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