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I tend to be that swimmer that doesn't look like she is trying, but is actually dying on the inside. It's a little bit unfortunate because people are, like, 'Can you just try harder?' I was, like, 'If you can see what's going on in my head right now, you wouldn't be telling me that.'
I think fathers were put on Earth to embarrass their daughters.
I'm not dreaming of any podiums or any medals that I can put around my neck. I'm just focusing on what I need to do today in order to be better tomorrow.
If you're scared to lose rather than excited to win, then that's the wrong way to approach a race.
Injuries aren't anything foreign to me. I am used to overcoming illness and injury; you can't complain about it. When you're standing up there on the blocks, it doesn't really matter: it's all about the next minute.
It's about never giving up until your hand is on the wall. I think people who get complacent, who think that they are in front, a sloppy touch, can cost you that elusive medal, just as much as the people who are gunning for you. If you believe you can get there right to the very end, miracles do happen.
It's terrible, I know, but I will admit I was a really lazy kid. It was Bronte who would wake me up in the morning, go to training early, and take in some tips from the older training group. I would be there grumbling and complaining. After she began to reap the rewards of her labour, it definitely kindled a fire.
My job is to give 100 per cent so that I can walk away completely satisfied with the race I put together irrespective of placings.
My job isn't to create history; it's to go out there and perform at my best.
No one likes to get beaten, even if it is to your best friend.
People get caught up in the idea that health is just what you look like and what you eat, but your health is physical, emotional and mental. Who's to say eating that bowl of ice cream after training isn't going to help me psychologically and emotionally?
Swimming a 50 m is like playing the pokies: you push a button, and you never know what is going come up; it may be a mixed bag.
The best swimmers are the ones that almost don't try the most... It's just about relaxing and enjoying it.
We've seen, time and again, when people focus on the outcome rather than what needs to be done to achieve a desirable result, then the wheels fall off.
A lot of people are frightened by old age - by being around people who are, basically, on their way out - but I'm fascinated by it. It's an amazing thing to be around someone who has had a life well lived.
After two kids, I hit the pillow and go straight to sleep.
Ageing is something that both men and women are utterly terrified about.
All cities do face similar, significant trends in the future... most importantly global warming and climate change.
An actress once advised me, 'Make sure you do your own laundry - it will keep you honest.'
Armani makes a fantastic lip gloss called 'Beige 100.'
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