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Chris Evert quotes

American Athlete December 21, 1954

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Find something that you're really interested in doing in your life. Pursue it, set goals, and commit yourself to excellence. Do the best you can. Chris Evert
If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that's a big accomplishment. That quality is important because it stays with you the rest of your life, and there's going to be a life after tennis that's a lot longer than your tennis life. Chris Evert
I love hiking in the mountains in Aspen. Breathing the clean, fresh air is great. Plus, it gives me a cardiovascular workout and firms my legs. Chris Evert
When you're a famous, successful person at 16 years old, the rules change for you. Everybody is doing things for you to make life easier so you can go out and play. And I think you miss out on lot of growing up and a lot of reality checks. Chris Evert
Chris Evert quote: "I've had a lot of fear in my life, from fear of flying to fear..."
I've had a lot of fear in my life, from fear of flying to fear of making a speech in front of a lot of people. Chris Evert
Chris Evert quote: "You pay a price for everything in life."
You pay a price for everything in life. Chris Evert
Chris Evert quote: "You can't give up! If you give up, you're like everybody else."
You can't give up! If you give up, you're like everybody else. Chris Evert
Chris Evert quote: "Losing hurts me. I was determined to be the best."
Losing hurts me. I was determined to be the best. Chris Evert
I was very, very shy as a younger girl, just petrified of people. Tennis helped give me an identity and made me feel like somebody. Chris Evert
Chris Evert quote: "I was very, very shy as a younger girl, just petrified of people."
I was very, very shy as a younger girl, just petrified of people. Chris Evert
Relationships are give-and-take, and when you're a tennis player, you're certainly not giving. You have to be self-absorbed. It has to be about you. Chris Evert
Chris Evert quote: "Being famous before you've formed your personality, before you..."
Being famous before you've formed your personality, before you have that self-esteem, is dangerous. Chris Evert
Chris Evert quote: "Every time, all the time, I'm a perfectionist. I feel I should..."
Every time, all the time, I'm a perfectionist. I feel I should never lose. Chris Evert
To be a tennis champion, you have to be inflexible. You have to be stubborn. You have to be arrogant. You have to be selfish and self-absorbed. Kind of tunnel vision almost. Chris Evert
Chris Evert quote: "You've got to take the initiative and play your game. In a..."
You've got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference. Chris Evert

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