You just know where to put the ball. You just feel it. It has been computed into your brain so many times it is there.
BILLIE JEAN KINGYou just know where to put the ball. You just feel it. It has been computed into your brain so many times it is there.
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?
BILLIE JEAN KINGI like to see what future generations are thinking about.
BILLIE JEAN KINGIt’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI would love to be a player today. I had the right personality for it.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI didn’t really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I was brought up to think for myself.
BILLIE JEAN KINGLadies, 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.
BILLIE JEAN KINGMen 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 KINGPressure is a privilege – it only comes to those who earn it.
BILLIE JEAN KINGYou’ve got to win in sports – that’s talent – but you’ve also got to learn how to remind everybody how you did win, and how often. That comes with experience.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI 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.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI would just never out anybody. I think everyone has to find it in their own way and their own time.
BILLIE JEAN KINGIf you have one gay experience, does that mean you’re gay? If you have one heterosexual experience, does that mean you’re straight? Life doesn’t work quite so cut and dried.
BILLIE JEAN KINGVictory is fleeting. Losing is forever.
BILLIE JEAN KINGIf your partner wants to be private, you have to respect that.
BILLIE JEAN KINGIt’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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