When I’m performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
BILLIE JEAN KINGPeople say, “Do you know how much a million dollars is?” I don’t have a clue. How many Big Macs will it buy me?
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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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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Don’t worry about what people say.
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Champions take responsibility.
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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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In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I’ll be worth a sentence or two….
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When I was outed, it was like, That’s done.
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Reputation is what others think about you. What’s far more important is character, because that is what you think about yourself.
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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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When I was playing, we didn’t have to compete against everybody in the world. Now it’s a truly global sport, so the competition’s much greater, just like it is for our children in every other area, whether it be in science or technology or whatever you talk about.
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At 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.
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No one changes the world who isn’t obsessed.
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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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Sports are a microcosm of society.
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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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The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.
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