I wouldn't say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it.

I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and you put the work and time into it. I think your mind really controls everything.

I know it won't be eight medals again. If you want to compare me to that, that's your decision, not mine. I'm going out there to try to accomplish the things that I have in my mind and in my heart.

Being compared to Ian Thorpe, that could be one of the greatest compliments you could ever get in swimming - being compared to him and Mark Spitz.

I've always been fortunate in that I've been able to put myself in my own zone and relax. It comes naturally. I'm lucky to be that way.

My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, 'I'm an Olympic gold medallist.