Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Michael Phelps' motivation has a long and tortured history.

Little Boy: Mom, I really don't wanna go to my swim lesson!
Mom: C'mon...it will be fun and you always like it when you get there.
Little Boy: I already said I didn't wanna go! I'm not going!
Mom: Now, honey, I never had swim lessons when I was your age and I know that they're important for your safety. I wish that someone had taught me how to swim.
Little Boy (screaming): I don't care! I'm not going and you can't make me!
Mom: FINE! JUST FINE! I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS AND YOU SEE MOMMY DROWN! THAT'S RIGHT! YOU'RE GONNA WATCH YOUR MOTHER DIE!
Little Boy: [Cries]


--Philadelphia, PA