“It's not like I'm looking for a blonde or a brunette, light-skinned or...” — Ryan Lochte Quote

“It's not like I'm looking for a blonde or a brunette, light-skinned or dark-skinned. I feel like I give any girl a fighting chance.”

“I grew up listening to oldies, like Motown. That's from my mom.”

“I want people to see the passion I have for swimming and become more involved in the sport.”

“I'm not a natural blonde.”

“Acting is an art and a science and there is more to me then that young blonde kid.”

“I remember, when I was ten, I wanted to look like Em. I had the bleached blonde hair.”