Things won’t go perfect. It’s all about how you adapt from those things and learn from mistakes.

I consider myself normal. I've spent 20 years in the pool. I consider that something that's normal.

I think with practice, you can being whatever you want to be, and with a goal you can go in any direction that you want to go in.

I like to get in my own world. When I'm getting ready for a meet, I always have headphones on, listening to rap music to get myself fired up

I was very fortunate at a young age to learn what goal setting is and how to take time and spend it the right way. I have a lot going on now, but I want my family to have everything I had growing up and more, and yeah, for me to do that there are times when I need to jump on a plane and travel around the world in a week. But also, it's like, if I start getting burnt out, I know when I need to take a break. Your body tells you; just listen to what your heart is saying.

Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home.

The more you dream the more you achieve.