This is my 20th year in the sport. Ive known swimming and thats it. I dont want to swim past age 30 if I continue after this Olympics, and come back in 2016, Ill be 31. Im looking forward to being able to see the other side of the fence. – Michael Phelps
Its cool just because Ive had this dream of changing the sport of swimming and its finally happening. – Michael Phelps
I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. Theres no better time to try this than now. – Michael Phelps
I want to be able to look back and say, Ive done everything I can, and I was successful. I dont want to look back and say I should have done this or that. Id like to change things for the younger generation of swimmers coming along. – Michael Phelps
No matter what message you are about to deliver somewhere, whether it is holding out a hand of friendship, or making clear that you disapprove of something, is the fact that the person sitting across the table is a human being, so the goal is to always establish common ground. – Madeleine Albright