Every day after I wake up, I think, ‘Wait, this can’t be real; I’m still going to wake up.’
MICHAEL PHELPSIf 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.
More Michael Phelps Quotes
-
-
I learned how fast you can go from being an international hero to being a reference in a joke on a late night talk show.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, ‘I’m an Olympic gold medalist.’
MICHAEL PHELPS -
I still remember the days, not wanting to see anybody, not wanting to talk to anybody, really not wanting to live. I was on an express elevator to the bottom floor, wherever that might be.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
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.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
I got the stamina. I can close.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
I used to always go to church on holidays, but I don’t go much any more.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
Once I retire, I’m retiring. I’m done.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
I’m the same kind of guy before all this happened.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
Any Olympic sport is great to watch.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
I want to test my maximum and see how much I can do. And I want to change the world of swimming.
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. There’s no better time to try this than now.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
I always thought, it would be neat to make the Olympic team.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
I haven’t swam in any of the rivers outside of Baltimore. I try to keep it in the pool.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
I’m so sick of the water.
MICHAEL PHELPS -
I live a pretty conservative life, so I probably really haven’t done anything crazy.
MICHAEL PHELPS