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.

I went through a lifestyle change when I dropped 40 pounds. Taking care of my diet was the first thing I did.

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.

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

If you have a lane, you have a chance.

In everyday life there is always manana. There is no urgency

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