By making a comeback, I'm changing the attitude of people toward me. If I'd known that people would react so enthusiastically, I'd have done it years ago.

If you're fail to prepare, you're prepared to fail.

So in my mind I own a lot of house records still

Swimming isn't everything - winning is.

The only side effect of too much training is that you get into better shape. There is nothing wrong with that.

The pool is terrible, but that doesn't have much to do with my record swims. That's all mental attitude.

If you are relaxing and subconsciously thinking about your coming race, you are going to perform at just about 100 percent efficiency.