American - Athlete | October 23, 1905 - November 30, 2003
To me, the sea is like a person - like a child that I've known a long time. It sounds crazy, I know, but when I swim in the sea, I talk to it. I never feel alone when I'm out there.
Gertrude Ederle
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I am not a person who reaches for the moon as long as I have the stars.
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I was happiest between the waves.
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God has been good to me.
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The doctors told me my hearing would get worse if I continued swimming, but I loved the water so much, I just couldn't stop.
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Don't weep for me; don't write any sob stories.
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Oh, I eat whatever I want whenever I want it.
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Of course one can't eat in a civilized fashion while touring in theatres. But I still manage to get my three meals a day. I find that is sufficient for training.
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