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What you do know is that whatever he says, it is sure to be clever, provocative or funny \u2013 and sometimes all three at once.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a brief interview we conducted with Gary shortly after he won the 50 meters free in 22.26 seconds at the Janet Evans Invitational in June.  He also swam a 51-low for the 100, placing 26th overall.  All in all, an encouraging performance for the defending co-Olympic champion in the 50.<\/p>\n<p>Hear audio interviews with Gary Hall Jr. and his coach, Mike Bottom under the Audio Interview section of the <a href=http:\/\/www.swiminfo.com\/premium\/premium_main.asp>Premium Area main page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Phil Whitten PHOENIX, Ariz., August 13. INTERVIEWING Gary Hall, Jr. is always a lot of fun. You never know what he\u2019s going to say. 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