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I wanted to use sports for social change.

Billie Jean King

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Billie Jean King
Age: 80
Born: 1943
Born: November 22
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In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I'll be worth a sentence or two.... That's why my place in the all-time rankings means so very little to me, because I know I won't be anybody's number one, and it's that same old thing: if you're not number one, then what does it really matter?
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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. There's no promises in any entrepreneurial business. You have to really work hard every year and also try to envision where you want to go in the future at the same time.
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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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I try to perfect my strong points and make my weaknesses adequate.
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No one changes the world who isn't obsessed.
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At 62 you want to keep moving that's important.
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Winning comes down to who can execute under pressure.
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Being Number One isn't everything to me, but for those few hours on the court it's way ahead of whatever's in second place.
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I have a lot to say, and if I'm not No. 1, I can't say it.
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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 always liked co-ed events best so we have two men and two women on each team.
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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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Don't let anyone define you. You define yourself.
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I like putting money back into what made my life, and tennis has been great to me.
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I think one of the concerns, anytime you're in the human business, like sports, it's a very high - risk endeavor. You do have to get players every year. You have to deal with calendar. You have to deal with all kinds of things in our sport, like every sport does.
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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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We have, or have had women presidents or prime ministers in Liberia, Chile, Germany, Great Britain...and yet the US of A still hasn't had a women president. It's just beyond my thinking. Look at Congress.
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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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Love, light & blessings be On this day I wish to say 'Health & Happiness to come your way' Happy Birthday
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I love to promote our sport. I love grass-roots tennis. I love coaching. I love all parts of the sport. I love the business side.
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