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Billie Jean King
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Billie Jean King
Age: 80
Born: 1943
Born: November 22
Sports Commentator
Tennis Coach
Tennis Player
Long Beach
California
Billie Jean Moffitt
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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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I grew up in team sports. I think I understand the psyche of America. I think when children sign up to play, it's got to be team.
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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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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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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. Hope it works out really well, and you hope that builds a stronger connection over time. You can't be friends with everybody.
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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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I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.
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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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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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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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Don't worry about what people say.
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Sports are a microcosm of society.
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I 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.
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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. When I'm performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
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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 people tell you not to believe in your dreams, and they say “Why?”, say “Why not?
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It's really impossible for athletes to grow up. On the one hand, you're still a child, still playing a game. But on the other hand, you're a superhuman hero that everyone dreams of being. No wonder we have such a hard time understanding who we are.
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