Quote by Michael Phelps

There is a one woman in China that claimed she paid $50 to get my e-mail address. It was pretty shocking. I got one this morning from Scotland. A girl's requesting a signed photo of me.

There is a one woman in China that claimed she paid $50 to g

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This quote implies that the speaker, a notable individual, finds it surprising and slightly bizarre that someone would pay money to obtain their email address. The example mentioned is about a woman in China who allegedly paid $50 for this purpose. Additionally, the speaker shares about receiving an email from a girl in Scotland who requested a signed photo. The quote highlights the unusual lengths some people may go to connect with or collect memorabilia from public figures.

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