I've never cared that much for cementing my place in history. Sports is so transitory, so ephemeral. It just seems like so much nonsense comparing me to Helen Wills Moody or Suzanne Lenglen or anybody else from some other time. One lesson you learn from sports is that life goes on without you.
Billie Jean KingEach point I play is in the now moment. The last point means nothing, the next point means nothing.
Billie Jean KingLove, light & blessings be On this day I wish to say 'Health & Happiness to come your way' Happy Birthday
Billie Jean KingEver since that day when I was 11 years old, and I wasn't allowed in a photo because I wasn't wearing a tennis skirt, I knew that I wanted to change the sport.
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