Billie Jean King

Ask Nureyev to stop dancing, ask Sinatra to stop singing, then you can ask me to stop playing.

Billie Jean King

Be bold. If you’re going to make an error, make a doozy, and don’t be afraid to hit the ball.

Billie Jean King

Being number one isn’t everything to me, but for those few hours on the court it’s way ahead of whatever’s in second place.

Billie Jean King

Champions take responsibility.

Billie Jean King

Don’t be afraid to hit the ball.

Billie Jean King

Don’t go into debt and don’t spend a lot. It’s not how much money you make, it’s how much you spend.

Billie Jean King

For me, losing a tennis match isn’t failure, it’s research.

Billie Jean King

I like entrepreneurial people; I like people who take risks.

Billie Jean King

I try to perfect my strong points and make my weaknesses adequate.

Billie Jean King

Marriage isn’t a 50-50 proposition very often. It’s more like 100-0 one moment and 0-100 the next.

Billie Jean King