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" I grew up listening to oldies, like Motown. That's from my mom. "
Ryan Lochte
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" I've always been honest with all my kids. So I - if they did well, they did well. And if they didn't, actually, I asked, did you try your best? And if they tried their best, then, you know, I back out because I expect them to be honest with me or with themselves. And I can't make you go out there and work out hard. "
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" I can't eat beans - all beans. I think because I'm half Cuban. So growing up, we were always eating black beans and rice, and I think I just said, 'Enough with it,' and I can't even stand to taste it anymore. "
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" You know, honestly, if a girl can make me laugh, I'm pretty much sold. "
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" My dad was my swim coach growing up, and I tried to get kicked out of practice every day. I was a little devil kid. "
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" In life, like, I'm always living life to the fullest to always have fun. "
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" Just all that hard work, all those hours in the pool, I feel like it's about to pay off. I guess we'll just have to wait and see this summer. "
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" I really want to get into designing my own business suit. I've designed a couple suits for myself that I've worn in the past, and I have a good idea of what I want and need to use. "
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" I'm definitely laid back. I don't take things so seriously. "
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" I'm going to focus on speed, doing little things like my turns and my starts - just speed. "
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" Going out to look for a date, I don't have to do that. They come to me. "
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" I try not to read the negative comments, and when I do, I let it roll off my back. I remind myself that there will always be haters as long as you are in the public eye. "
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" I want to be different, and fashion gives me that outlet to do that. "
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" I like girls who really don't care what other people are thinking - girls who are a little goofy. I think that's sexy. "
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" I honestly think if I would've tied my suit and there wouldn't have been any water rushing through it, I think I could've gone at least a second faster. "
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