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"Men can have a huge turnover of sponsorship and still survive a lot better than the women. But the women's ratings are better, at least at home in the United States than in the men's tennis."

"They're not put on earth to be martyrs; they have to want to come out. It depends on your culture, where you work, where you live. Each person's circumstances are unique."

"Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity."

"Any therapist will tell you that when you're ready, you will come out. To be outed means you weren't ready."

"When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've really and truly arrived. Parity at last!"

"I didn't really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I was brought up to think for myself."

"That is where the power, opportunity, and choice come from-when you have money. Money equals opportunity. There is no question."
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