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Don't be afraid to hit the ball.

Billie Jean King

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Billie Jean King
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: November 22
Sports Commentator
Tennis Coach
Tennis Player
Long Beach
California
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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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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 have a lot to say, and if I'm not No. 1, I can't say it.
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Don't let anyone define you. You define yourself.
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Champions keep playing until they get it right.
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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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Ladies, 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.
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