Each point I play is in the now moment. The last point means nothing, the next point means nothing.
Billie Jean KingFemale athletes are stereotyped by the general population--and usually as homosexuals.
Billie Jean KingIt is very hard to be a female leader. While it is assumed that any man, no matter how tough, has a soft side... and female leader is assumed to be one-dimensional.
Billie Jean KingIn 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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