My chat w/Martina Navratilova

So after ambushing Marc Cherry at a WGA rally Wedesday, I'm driving on the 101 to meet co-workers for lunch when my cell rings: It's Martina Navratilova! Holy *@%#! I say to her, "Martina, hi. So great to hear from you. Uh, I'm on the freeway right now." She says, "Oh, that's not good. Want to call me back?" About 10 minutes later, I do. We have a great talk for a profile that will run in the Daily News next week.
I couldn't wait to share just a few of her comments with you until then but remember, this is just an appetizer:

Of her mixed doubles win at the US Open two Saturdays ago with Bob Bryan she says: "At this age (50 next month), I have no right to play tennis like I did."

On same-sex marriage: "I call it same-gender marriage because people immediately think of sex. It's about love, it's about caring, understanding and respecting one another and being willing to die for one another. I'm obviously a strong advocate for same-gender marriage and will keep fighting for that."

On LGBT rights: "We can't be ignored anymore. In the current administration, I've never heard (Pres. Bush) say the word lesbian and he can't even say the word homosexual."

Anyway, Martina will be in Los Angeles next week to receive an award from Lambda Legal "for a lifetime of courage, integrity and commitment to the LGBT community."
Of the Lambda honor Martina says: "For me, it's not about equal rights for lesbians but for human beings. I've been fighting that battle for a long time."
I'll post the full article on this great lady next week! Look for it!