She wanted to be true to herself... and she had a lot of demons because of it. I think her sexuality was difficult because I think she knew she was gay by this time, and there is no way back in the Sixties and Seventies that you were gonna talk about it.
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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 King
The 14 hard courts at this public tennis center are a real gem in the Pacific Northwest. One of the better-run facilities in the country, they offer several leagues and scheduled events. You also can just drop in and pick up a game.
Billie King
No matter how tough, no matter what kind of outside pressure, no matter how many bad breaks along the way, I must keep my sights on the final goal, to win, win, win -- and with more love and passion than the world has ever witnessed in any performance.
Billie King
The home of the U.S. Open is the largest public tennis facility in the world and operates almost year-round. It has 45 courts, including a great indoor setup, and all of the famed outdoor courts where the current greats of the game do battle. The center runs a number of programs for players of all ages and playing levels it's great to drop in and pick up a game.
Billie King
A lot of sports, over the years, become a game. If you are into tennis, it becomes part of your lifestyle.
Billie King
It's just the right thing to do in the 21st century. The people in power can do whatever they want. But I would hope they would find it in their hearts and minds.
Billie King
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