I like to just think of myself as a normal person who just has a passion, has a goal and a dream and goes out and does it. And that's really how I've always lived my life.

There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work... THERE ARE NO LIMITS.

The more you dream the more you achieve.

You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.

Swimming is more than a once-every-four-years sport. My goal is to bring attention to swimming - to give it some personality.

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

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

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

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.

I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.

Dream as big as you can dream, and anything is possible.

Your spirit must be strong to survive a shock.

Each of us is full of too many wheels, screws and valves to permit us to judge one another on a first impression or by two or three external signs.

It's always fun when you're doing the CGI stuff, to actually get to work with someone who is real, who's there.

The only educational aspect of television is that it puts the repair man's kids through college.

Get in your kitchens, buy unprocessed foods, turn off the TV, and prepare your own foods. This is liberating.

I'm a militant fundamentalist atheist. I'm going to get on a crowded train, unbutton my coat and say rational things. People will be hurt.

I welcome challenges. I like challenges. It gives me a reason to keep going.

The main thing is dancing, and before it withers away from my body, I will keep dancing till the last moment, the last drop.

If only you knew what bliss I find in being nothing.