Johnny Weissmuller quotes

Johnny Weissmuller was an American actor and Olympic swimmer, best known for portraying Tarzan in classic Hollywood films. His athletic achievements include winning five Olympic gold medals in swimming. He became an iconic figure in both sports and cinema history. Here are 15 of his quotes:

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

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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No marriage can stand up under the strain of incessant.

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I need freedom to be happy.

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

Can you imagine - a blond Tarzan?

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

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

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

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: June 2, 1904
Died: January 20, 1984
Quotes count: 15