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!
BILLIE JEAN KINGWhen I’m performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
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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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Everyone has people in their lives that are gay, lesbian or transgender or bisexual. They may not want to admit it, but I guarantee they know somebody.
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At 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.
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Winning is very tangible, it’s very exciting, it’s very pleasing, but it’s momentary. If you can do things that last, that each generation can build upon, then that’s when you’re cooking.
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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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In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I’ll be worth a sentence or two….
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I like to see what future generations are thinking about.
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Pressure is a privilege – it only comes to those who earn it.
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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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You have got to want to be the best before you can even begin to reach for that goal, and you have got to be prepared to sacrifice a lot to get there.
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Martina and I went through a very bad five years. Everything’s very good between us now, but it was a long haul.
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I must keep my sights on the final goal, to win, win, win-and with more love and passion than the world has ever witnessed in any performance.
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Don’t be afraid to hit the ball.
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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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