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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 will tell you King's First Law of Recognition: You never get it when you want it, and then when it comes, you get too much.
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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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I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.
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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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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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Bobby Riggs was one of my heroes. I admired him. That's one of the reasons I beat him - because I respected him.
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A girl didn't get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time.
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At 62 you want to keep moving that's important.
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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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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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I try to perfect my strong points and make my weaknesses adequate.
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Any therapist will tell you that when you're ready, you will come out. To be outed means you weren't ready.
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When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've really and truly arrived. Parity at last!
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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 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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Don't worry about what people say.
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In 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar now we are getting 74 cents on the dollar. In the area of finance and business, we are at 68 cents on the dollar.
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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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I like to see what future generations are thinking about.
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Women get the attention when we get into the men's arena, and that's sad.
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