The fact that people actually want my autograph is crazy.

I honestly think if I would've tied my suit and there wouldn't have been any water rushing through it, I think I could've gone at least a second faster.

I try not to read the negative comments, and when I do, I let it roll off my back. I remind myself that there will always be haters as long as you are in the public eye.

Not to have a big head about it, but people love me.

It's so hard to express yourself, because swimmers are pretty much paying attention to a black line for hours out of a day.

I need someone who is able to hold her own - if a girl is really independent, that's a turn-on for me.

I hate to lose. I like winning.