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.

By: Johnny Weissmuller

Related Quotes

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

By: Johnny Weissmuller

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... view

By: Johnny Weissmuller

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

By: Johnny Weissmuller

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

By: Johnny Weissmuller

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

By: Johnny Weissmuller

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

By: Johnny Weissmuller

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

By: Johnny Weissmuller

Can you imagine - a blond Tarzan?.. view

By: Johnny Weissmuller

No marriage can stand up under the strain of incessant association... view

By: Johnny Weissmuller

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

By: Johnny Weissmuller

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

By: Johnny Weissmuller