Billie Jean King quotes - page 3

Martina's gone with people who don't want to be out, and it drives her crazy because she'd rather be open. (Billie Jean King)
I think it's impossible to judge whether another person should come out. You just hope they will on their own time and their own terms. View quote
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It's fun to meet people from throughout the world who you don't have to explain yourself to. View quote
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It's really impossible for athletes to grow up. On the one hand, you're a child, still playing a game. But on the other hand, you're a superhuman hero that everyone dreams of being. No wonder we have such a hard time understanding who we are. View quote
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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. View quote
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Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King - Image
Photo: Jonathan Exley, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: American Tennis Player
Born: November 22, 1943
Quotes count: 55

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