I can't believe it. I'm speechless. It is amazing to see where I've come from the last two years.

I could see myself still swimming because I'm really enjoying the sport. But at the same time I have this biological clock that is ticking.

Tonight was not about winning, it was about focusing on myself and what I was aiming to do. It's the reason why I was able to swim so well

It's so rewarding the journey that I've been on.

I went through so many things personally, emotionally and mentally during that time off that I know that I'm better for it now and I think I'm a better athlete because of that.

I'm so over the moon that I have the opportunity to represent my country at a third Olympic Games.

I know I've made huge gains in my confidence, and knowing more about my racing and myself as a person. That has made me a better athlete

I've probably given myself enough time to prepare for this meet and we're all different athletes so I can't take their results as what's going to be inevitable for me.

I really would like to start a family as well. Whether I can balance the two or have to decide one or the other way, I'm not sure what will happen.

I'm pretty confident.

The fact that I am as lean as I was in 2008, I'm stronger than I was in 2008 I think I have the potential to be as fast as I was.

A mind is totally big enough to get lost inside - to go crazy if you're left with too much time and too much room to let your biggest fears run free.

Humanism is the philosophy that you should be a good guest at the dinner table of life.

I once asked Barbara Stanwyck the secret of acting. She said: 'Just be truthful - and if you can fake that, you've got it made'.

Work for immortality if you will: then wait for it.

I am very lucky to be surrounded and guided by an incredible support team comprised of my family and agents.

It’s a promise ring,” he said solemnly. “The lady at the store said it’s what you give the girl you love. It means I want to marry you someday.

The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off.

I'm from the generation that had the boys' door and the girls' door when you went to school, and you got in big trouble if you went in the wrong one.

My parents, they were good, godly people, but they never said, You need to write.

I flee what I can't fight. What can only do me harm.