I couldn't beat Michael Phelps. A couple of years ago, I was racing against him and it just kinda dawned on me during the race that there was no chance I was gonna beat this guy. And so I said, if you can't beat him, find a race that he won't swim.

I wanted a T-shirt that says 'USA National Team'. It turned out to be a very smart decision.

There's a cardinal rule that you don't talk about sharks. If you don't see it, it's not there.

Some coaches are on power trips. I've never needed somebody to tell me I'm not working hard enough.

You're either an Olympian or not in swimming.

I couldn't beat Michael Phelps. A couple of years ago, I was racing against him and it just kinda dawned on me during the race that there was no chance I was gonna beat this guy. And so I said, if you can't beat him, find a race that he won't swim.