Marriage to Fernando offered shelter and security, but the shackle was the price I’d pay. Esther Williams Read Quote
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. Esther Williams Read Quote
Traveling to swimming meets took me beyond my small-town existence, gave me a hint of the exciting world outside of my own home. Esther Williams Read Quote
Three events. Three gold medals. I was news, big news, in the sports world. Esther Williams Read Quote
The newspapers loved pinup pictures of pretty young swimmers, and as a national champion, I got more than my share of space in the sports pages. Esther Williams Read Quote
Life magazine ran a page featuring me and three other girls that was clearly the precursor of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues. Esther Williams Read Quote
I took my daily swim at the Beverly Hills Hotel pool despite the presence of onlookers. Esther Williams Read Quote
