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I like to see what future generations are thinking about.

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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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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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 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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The trouble with being number one in the world - in anything- is that it takes a certain mentality to attain that position, and that is something of a driving, perfectionist attitude, so that once you do achieve number one, you don't relax and enjoy it.
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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 have a lot to say, and if I'm not No. 1, I can't say it.
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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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I try to perfect my strong points and make my weaknesses adequate.
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Some people do have softer boundaries.
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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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We have, or have had women presidents or prime ministers in Liberia, Chile, Germany, Great Britain...and yet the US of A still hasn't had a women president. It's just beyond my thinking. Look at Congress.
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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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Champions keep playing until they get it right.
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Sports are a microcosm of society.
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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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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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Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
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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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I wanted to use sports for social change.
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If your partner wants to be private, you have to respect that.
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