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"I had the endurance but not the brute strength that must be coupled with it. No woman has this combination. Thats why I say none of my sex will ever accomplish that particular stunt."
Annette KellermanThe men, who started from different points along the coast, wore no cl — Annette Kellerman
"The men, who started from different points along the coast, wore no clothes, but I was compelled to put on a bathing suit. Small as it was, it chafed me. When I finished, my flesh under the arms was raw and hurt fearfully."
Annette Kellerman
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Annette Marie Sarah Kellermann was an Australian professional swimmer, vaudeville star, film actress, and writer, usually spelt with a single final n as Annette Kellerman.
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