Johnny Weissmuller Quotes

With but few exceptions, it is always the underdog who wins through sheer willpower.

I never lost a freestyle race. Never. Not even in the YMCA.

I have always been vitally interested in physical conditioning. I have long believed that athletic competition among people and nations should replace violence and wars.

Swimming gave me my start, but my pal Tarzan did the real work. He set me up nicely.

The director sent for me for Tarzan. I climbed the tree and walked out on a limb. The next day I was told I was an actor

No marriage can stand up under the strain of incessant.

How can a guy climb trees, say "Me, Tarzan, you, Jane", and make a million?

The main thing is not to let go of the vine.

I could make good time because I was so long and skinny, shooting through the water like a stick.

When people don't know me any more or want my autograph, then I'll think about retiring.

Treat your body well, and it'll see you through for many years.

Throughout my career I swam for form. Speed came as a result of it.

I need freedom to be happy.

I learned to yodel pretty well. It took me a few months, but I eventually perfected it.

Can you imagine - a blond Tarzan?

The William Morris Agency handled me. In that business, you're only as good as your last picture.

How can a guy climb trees, say "Me, Tarzan, you, Jane", and make a million? The public forgives my acting because they know I was an athlete. They know I wasn't make-believe.