There`s nothing special about Phelps as a person, he`s just like any other guy, ... He`s been a celebrity since he was 16, been pampered, and he tends to think quite highly of himself.
It`s tougher than people think. The perception is often that it`s a vacation, but the studies are hard, and you still have to swim, ... It`s not for everyone, but it was right for me and Roland. We wouldn`t have won the relay if we hadn`t gone overseas. I...
I`ve invited young swimmers to train with me, to see what it takes, ... They see us warm up, see us perform. But they don`t see the months and months of training, the mornings when you`re so stiff you can`t even get out of bed. I want them to see that.