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It's the Olympics. If you can't get up to swim early in the morning, don't go.

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Michael Phelps
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: June 30
Swimmer
Baltimore
Maryland
Michael Fred Phelps II
The Baltimore Bullet
Flying Fish
Morning
Inspirational
Olympics
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And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.
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I think to be - for me to be an American is - you know, it's one of the greatest things in the world for - you know, for me just because I've been able to grow up with everything. The freedom. You know, in my eyes this is the greatest country in the world.
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My little son is already like me - my mom has always said I used to bounce off the wall and never stop talking or sit still. I'm starting to see that with him. I guess it's living proof he's part of me.
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My strategy is that I actually have absolutely no strategy.
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At a very young age, I wrote down the goals that I had so I could always see what I wanted to accomplish. And I would look at that goal sheet and think I still want to do this.So I'd decide I'm not quitting.
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I don't have a strict diet. It's all about cramming in as many calories into my system as I possibly can. To be honest with you, I have a tough time keeping weight on.
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I consider myself normal. I've spent 20 years in the pool. I consider that something that's normal.
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We're all a little tired.
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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.
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My mom put me and my sisters in the water to feel comfortable, to have water safety.
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If you want to be the best you have to do things that other people aren't willing to do.
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Yeah, my friends call me Mike, Michael or just my last name.
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I treat every race the same. We all wanted to swim fast today and give something back to the crowd.
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I always have on my headphones to block out all of the other distractions and I'm just focused on doing the best that I can.... There a few of them ... DMX Party Up ... Mack 10 BC and Ice Cube Connected for Life. I also listen to the Eminem CD ...whichever song really gets me going that night
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I think the biggest things I am looking forward to is getting new faces into the sport. Getting kids who could be afraid of water to feel comfortable in the pool.
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It's not how you start, but it's how you finish.
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