The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.

Before, it came easy for me. I don't have two speeds anymore. I need to focus on the small things that I once took for granted.

I try to separate my personal life from swimming.

What does God mean to me? I guess I was made the way I am for some reason, and I've been able to find the talent I have, and I've been able to use it, so I'm grateful for that. I believe in God; [but] I'm not saying I'm highly religious.

I feel most at home in the water. I disappear. That's where I belong.

I used to always go to church on holidays, but I don't go much any more.

It's cool just because I've had this dream of changing the sport of swimming and it's finally happening.