I learned to yodel pretty well. It took me a few months, but I eventually perfected it. – 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. – Johnny Weissmuller
The William Morris Agency handled me. In that business, you’re only as good as your last picture. – Johnny Weissmuller
Swimming gave me my start, but my pal Tarzan did the real work. He set me up nicely. – Johnny Weissmuller
We didn’t have the lane ropes, we had to get up higher in the water to avoid the little waves. – 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. – Johnny Weissmuller
When people don’t know me any more or want my autograph, then I’ll think about retiring. – Johnny Weissmuller
With but few exceptions, it is always the underdog who wins through sheer willpower. – Johnny Weissmuller
I could make good time because I was so long and skinny, shooting through the water like a stick. – Johnny Weissmuller
