(The walk-a-thon) is something I've done every year of my life. I just try to help out as much as I can.

She's given me a different perspective on life. She gets through despite everything, so it makes me think I can, too.

He's got really good leadership at home. His mom and dad are good people and they push him hard in academics. But sports have kind have been his motivation to give him a kind of inner strength rather than mom, dad, teacher and coach McLaughlin getting on him. You can see that he wants to do it for himself.

It was a good race, I gave it all I got. I'm very pleased. (The AAA) is a great award to have, another award to add. And I loved every moment of this year.

Swimming is always very individual, but it's nice when it's a team sport. I like seeing everyone on the team improve.

You need a really big surprise on the upside to help the dollar.