He could lift 500 pounds with ease and could kick seven feet high while standing on one leg.

In 1793 he weighed 448 pounds; at this time he became sensitive as to his appearance.

In June, 1809, he weighed 52 stone 11 pounds (739 pounds), and measured over 3 yards around the body and over 1 yard around the leg.

He had many visitors, and it is said that once, when the dwarf Borwilaski came to see him, he asked the little man how much cloth he needed for a suit.

When told about 3/4 of a yard, he replied that one of his sleeves would be ample.