Life is everchanging, if you cease to change, you cease to live.

As a kid, chess was the first thing I studied in a structured way that helped me gain the discipline to study medicine and become successful doctor.

I am going to sit there and watch Michael Phelps break my record anonymously? That's almost demeaning to me. It is not almost - it is.

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

It has nothing to do with swimming. That happens to be my sport. I'm trying to see how far I can go

When you need a lifestyle change due to [health issues], a dietary change is usually the first thing you need to take control of.