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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.
Billie Jean King
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Billie Jean King
Age: 80
Born: 1943
Born: November 22
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