240 Quotes by Michael Phelps

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    I live a pretty conservative life, so I probably really haven’t done anything crazy.

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    If I bring back only one gold people are going to say it’s a disappointment. But not too many of them own an Olympic gold medal so if I get one I’m going to be happy.

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    I’m doing this for me. If I don’t become as successful as you all think I would be or should be and you think it tarnishes my career, then that’s your own opinion. I’m doing this because I want to come back and I enjoy being in the pool and I enjoy being in the sport of swimming.

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    I can only control my own performance. If I do my best, then I can feel good at the end of the day.

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    I eat pretty much whatever I want. I don't have a strict diet. It's all about cramming in as many calories into my system as I possibly can.

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    I haven't swam in any of the rivers outside of Baltimore. I try to keep it in the pool.

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