At 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.
BILLIE JEAN KINGNo one changes the world who isn’t obsessed.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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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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Winning comes down to who can execute under pressure.
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Don’t worry about what people say.
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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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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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When I was outed, it was like, That’s done.
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I feel that tennis is an art form that is capable of moving the players and the audience – at least a knowledgeable audience-in almost sensual ways.
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It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
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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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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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Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
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Men can have a huge turnover of sponsorship and still survive a lot better than the women. But the women’s ratings are better, at least at home in the United States than in the men’s tennis.
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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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I knew after my first lesson what I wanted to do with my life.
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Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.
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