Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you're needed by someone.
I hope, when I stop, people will think that somehow I mattered.
I just try to concentrate on concentrating.
I shouldn't say I'm looking forward to leading a normal life, because I don't know what normal is.
I think the key is for women not to set any limits.
I've been in the twilight of my career longer than most people have had their career.
If I feel strongly, I say it. I know I can do more good by being vocal than by staying quiet. I'd have a whole lot more money if I lied, but I wouldn't enjoy spending it.
It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't.
Just by being out you're doing your part. It's like recycling. You're doing your part for the environment if you recycle; you're doing your part for the gay movement if you're out.
Just go out there and do what you have to do.
Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.
People in the States used to think that if girls were good at sports their sexuality would be affected.
Sure I know where the press room is - I just look for where they throw the dog meat.
The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.
The mark of great sportsmen is not how good they are at their best, but how good they are their worst.
The moment of victory is much too short to live for that and nothing else.
The more people come out, the less it will be an issue.
Whoever said, "It's not whether you win or lose that counts," probably lost.
You can't live in the past, there's nothing you can do about it.
Navratilova tied Steffi Graf's record of being named the WTA Player of the Year seven times.
In the 1990's, Navratilova was named "Female Athlete of the Decade" by both the AP and the UPI.
The character of Martina Zoana Mel Navratilova from the anim? series Slayers was named after Martina Navratilova.
Martina's stats list her height at 5'8" and her weight at 145 pounds.
Martina’s latest book involving health, fitness, and nutrition secrets is entitled Shape Your Self and was released by Rodale in April, 2006.
Martina won seven WTA Tour doubles titles in 2003, beating women less than half her age, and becoming the oldest woman to ever win a WTA event.
Martina Navratilova won the 2003 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles title, tying Billie Jean King’s record of 20 Wimbledon titles.
Navratilova supports numerous non-profit organizations and charities including those involving the environment, animal rights, under-privileged children, and gay rights.
Martina was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2000.
Martina has won both singles and doubles titles at the same event a record 84 times.
Martina holds a record nine Wimbledon singles titles.
Martina was ranked #1 in the world for seven years.
Martina played on the U.S. Olympic team in 2004.
Martina's first coach was her step-father Miroslav Navr?til.
You can share a link to this page with your friend!