In the seventies we had to ...

In the seventies we had to make it acceptable for people to accept girls and women as athletes. We had to make it okay for them to be active. Those were much scarier times for females in sports.
In the seventies we had to make it acceptable for people to accept girls and women as athletes. We had to make it okay for them to be active. Those were much scarier times for females in sports.
 Billie Jean King

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Sylvia Plath. Interesting poetess whose tragic suicide was misinterpreted as romantic by the college-girl mentality.
I think there was the studio mentality for a long time that women and girls can relate to a male hero, but boys and men can't relate to a female hero.
 Jennifer Lawrence
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
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Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.
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You must do the things you think you cannot do.

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Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.
 Billie Jean King
Champions keep playing until they get it right.
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A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
 Billie Jean King
Reputation is what others think about you. What's far more important is character, because that is what you think about yourself.
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I feel that tennis is an art form that is capable of moving the players and the audience - at least a knowledgeable audience-in almost sensual ways. When I'm performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
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