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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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Billie Jean King
Age: 80
Born: 1943
Born: November 22
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It's about learning your craft. That's a wonderful thing--especially with today's consumerism and instant gratification. You can'tbuy that. It's about making decisions, corrections, choices. I don't think it's so much about becoming a tennis player. It's about becoming a person.
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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 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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Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball.
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I always wanted to help make tennis a team sport.
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In business, everything starts with integrity. Otherwise it falls apart, though it does take time to find out who has integrity.
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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 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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