Perseverance, determination, commitment, and courage-those things are real. The desire for redemption drives you.

If you want to be the best you have to do things that other people aren't willing to do.

I've always been fortunate in that I've been able to put myself in my own zone and relax. It comes naturally. I'm lucky to be that way

This is my 20th year in the sport. I've known swimming and that's it. I don't want to swim past age 30; if I continue after this Olympics, and come back in 2016, I'll be 31. I'm looking forward to being able to see the other side of the fence.

I treat every race the same. We all wanted to swim fast today and give something back to the crowd.

Once I'm already in my room, I still have to open a door to get into my bed. It's like a giant box. It's like the boy in a bubble.

I won't predict anything historic. But nothing is impossible.