Bobby Riggs Quotes
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I said a lot of things about which I was wrong. Now I have to sit back and take what's coming, and I will. I still like women in the bedrooms and kitchens in that order, but some of them can do other things.
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All my life, everything has been a contest.
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No woman ever lived who could compete with a man on an equal basis - even a 55-year-old man. There's a lot of talk about Women's Lib. They feel they're worth as much as the guys, but they can't play a lick if they can't beat a 55-year-old guy.
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Women should do kitchen work and take care of babies.
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Billie and I did wonders for women's tennis. They owe me a piece of their checks.
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I once played amateur tournament tennis six months without double-faulting.
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If I can't play for big money, I play for a little money. And if I can't play for a little money, I stay in bed that day.
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I'm out to prove that a guy 55 years old, with one foot in the grave, can play with the best woman in the world and maybe beat her. It'll be a big boost for men's superiority.
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I'm always ready to play for money.
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I'm a woman specialist now. I'm going around the world to challenge all the woman champions. England, France, Czechoslovakia, everywhere.
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It's no disgrace to play against the world's champions and lose by one service break in the last two sets.
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The man is king. The man is supreme.
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When I don't enjoy it anymore, I'll stop. But I think as long as people want me to be where the action is, I'll be there. I just love to play tennis.
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I have to admit, I underestimated Billie Jean and overestimated myself.
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Never underestimate opponents.
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I am the finest defensive player in the game.
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I never quit hustling.
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I scouted all the girls at Wimbledon. I wasn't impressed.
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An old ham like me needs to be on stage.
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I never had any initiative or drive to be a success in business.
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No. 1, women should be in the bedroom. No. 2, get to the kitchen. No. 3, support the man, support the king.
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My biggest problem is overconfidence.
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To be a winner, you've got to be an appraiser. You've got to be able to play at your best under pressure. And more money creates more pressure. Money is the finest fuel in the world.
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I couldn't care less about clothes or cars.