I got beat real hard and heavy in the Olympic Games in 1968 by a guy who swam an incredible race one time in his whole life, but he did it right at the right time. I'd like to be that guy now. Maybe that's what I'm going to have to pull out of my hat to make the Olympic team.

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

I am not qualified to talk about the diet. Simply because I am not a dietician.

My biggest loss was the Olympics. I just can't forget losing. I never will

I'm trying to do the best I can. I'm not concerned with tomorrow, but with what goes on today.

Do any exercise you want as long as you're willing to do it. You see gym equipment on TV advertisements all the time, but guess what? It's only good if you actually use it.

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