Gertrude Ederle

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.

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.

Oh, I eat whatever I want whenever I want it.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.