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

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.

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

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.

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

I need freedom to be happy.

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

All the guys called the Olympic Village a high-class Boy Scout camp.

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

Johnny Weissmuller