Quote
"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."
"There are two kinds of bathing suits, those that are adapted for use in the water, and those that are unfit for use except on dry land. If you are going to swim, wear a water bathing suit. But if you are merely going to play on the beach and pose for your camera friends, you may safely wear the dry land variety."

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.
"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."
"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."
"The Evolution and Devolution of the Swimsuit"
"Annettes story in her own words"
"Million Dollar Mermaid back in the Spotlight"