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Famous Billie Jean King Quotes
“I have a lot to say, and if I'm not No. 1, I can't say it.”
“I would love to be a player today. I had the right personality for it.”
“Women get the attention when we get into the men's arena, and that's sad.”
“Female athletes are stereotyped by the general population--and usually as homosexuals.”
“Sports are a microcosm of society. It just shows how much more competition there is in the world.”
“A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.”
“A girl didn't get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time.”
“Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball.”
“I like entrepreneurial people; I like people who take risks.”
“I always liked co-ed events best so we have two men and two women on each team.”
“I like putting money back into what made my life, and tennis has been great to me.”
“I used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldn't have a tennis tour.”
“I try to perfect my strong points and make my weaknesses adequate.”