Quotes by Martina Navratilova

I can teach many sports, but obviously, tennis is the one. When you do other sports, you see things from different perspectives: different footwork drills, body positions, angles and geometry. All that stuff is helpful, and so when I do other sports, I can see things, because once you know one sport, then the other sport becomes more clear.

Variety is what I would recommend: As variety is the spice of life in food, so it is in exercise. Change it up. But most of all, dont overdo it.

I never felt I had anything to hide. I never felt being gay was anything to be ashamed of, so I never felt apologetic. I didnt have issues with it, didnt grow up with any religion, so I didnt have any religious, you know, issues to deal with as far as homosexuality is concerned. So, I accepted it very easily. For me, it wasnt that big a deal.

Ive a great family, two children to take care of. Then, of course, I do commentary for TV. I do speak about various womens issues around the world - like LGBT, motivational speeches. I have a lot on my plate right now. But eventually, yes, I would like to pass on the knowledge and something that I would like to do.

Julia, I promise to love you, to cherish you, in sickness and in health. No matter what, I will be there for you and our family. I promise not to make the social media another member of our family.

Im 58 years old. I got married for the first time - its about time, right? Growing up as a gay woman, you just dont ever think about that, and then I thought, about 10 years ago, You know, I think within 10 years gay marriage will be legal. And here we are, 10 years later, making it legal.

My mom told me to cover up my arms ever since I was little because I was muscular. She wanted me to be feminine, which did not come easy to me. My body was what it was, and I worked it to be a better tennis player.

I am just sorry my own mother had to live under that regime for most of her life. I was lucky. I got out and, 14 years later, Czechoslovakia became a free country. So I feel anger, even fury, at this bloody system that ruined so many peoples lives for no reason whatsoever.

Ive been active in animal rights and all kinds of environmental stuff and childrens charities over the years.

I think we will have full marriage rights in Colorado. But in 1992, there was a very hateful Amendment 2 that basically made it legal for any institution to deny gays and lesbians access, whether its hospitals or restaurants or employment. Anybody could fire you or not let you in a restaurant because you were gay.