65 Quotes by Esther Williams

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    There was a policy at Hughes against drinking at lunch, but the men ignored it.

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    I took my daily swim at the Beverly Hills Hotel pool despite the presence of onlookers.

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    I always felt that if I made a movie, it would be one movie; I didn’t see how they could make 26 swimming movies.

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    Marriage to Fernando offered shelter and security, but the shackle was the price I’d pay.

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    I remember when I first walked into Mayer’s cavernous office. You had to walk 50 yards to get to him, and in that time he could really study everything about you.

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    When you’re out of sight for as long as I was, there’s a funny feeling of betrayal that comes over people when they see you again.

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    I was the only swimmer in movies. Tarzan was long gone, and he couldn't have done them anyway; he could never have gotten into my bathing suit.

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