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Charles Barkley was a big teddy bear.
Goals have to be realistic and flexible.
I want to bring more gymnastics on television.
I was always athletic and I could do a lot of things
Doing your best is more important than being the best.
There's never going to be a system that is fair to everyone
There's never going to be a system that is fair to everyone.
In gymnastics, you have to be perfect every step along the way.
I can now successfully drive a stick. That's a huge accomplishment.
There are no limits on your dreams if you're willing to work for it.
I'm an athlete rep, so I'll be available if they need me for anything
It's been really good to have a goal and go after it. That feels good
I'm an athlete rep, so I'll be available if they need me for anything.
I think that to be a competitive athlete, you have to be goal-oriented.
I'm used to short distances and short bursts of energy; it was just fastest
I'm used to short distances and short bursts of energy; it was just fastest.
So if you think being thin is enough to succeed in gymnastics, you're wrong.
I thought about running a marathon a long time ago, but I'm just not a runner.
If you can't handle all the injuries and scars, choose a less demanding sport.
I don't think I have the mileage on me to really complain of any injuries yet.
I love performing in front of an audience and seeing smiles on the kids' faces.
Everyone gets scared, and everyone falls. The key is to get right back up and try again.
I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run.
I think it's really important to look at the big picture instead of just one competition
Charles Barkley, I used to watch him growing up. Then I met him. He was a big teddy bear.
I think it's really important to look at the big picture instead of just one competition.
It's amazing to me that they're cutting physical education programs in the school systems.
I don't believe that there's anyone in the world without a competitive bone in their body.
Face each day with the expectation of achieving good, rather than the dread of falling short.
I'm coming up on 30. There are other things that I want to pursue outside of just performing.
I got into law school to supplement my business background. I'm not planning to practice law.
I'm not fascinated by one particular case, but by knowledge that I had no idea was out there.
Other people may not have had high expectations for me... but I had high expectations for myself.
At an Olympics Game, you want to enjoy it, especially if you know it's going to be your last one.
Gymnastics uses every single part of your body, every little tiny muscle that you never even knew.
My undergraduate degree is in business, so I'm trying to get a bit of a background before I go in.
For the most part I'll probably do floor exercise and balance beam. Those are the two things that I do.
In gymnastics, the longest routine you do is a minute and a half, and that's pretty tough to get through.
There's not a whole lot of events out there on television, especially in the years between Olympic Games.
We typically don't choose our athletes until about a month prior to the Games because anything can happen.
When I go in to compete, whether it's gymnastics or anything else, I do my own thing. I compete with myself.
Floor exercise, the longest you run is two or three steps. In the vault, it's not a whole lot more than that.
Everyone has obstacles, and you're not going to have the right answer or do the right thing every single time.
I share Len Saunders’ concerns about childhood obesity and getting kids to be active beginning at an early age.
It's important to have a plan, a big picture. You can deviate from it or change it completely, but it gives you something to work for.
Go into the sport because you have fun doing it, not because of 'what ifs' and dreams of gold medals. That way, no matter what happens, you win.
There is always going to be a reason why you can't do something; your job is to constantly look for the reasons why you can achieve your dreams.
Above all, you have to love what you are doing. You cannot fake passion. If you love it you can fight through the rough times and enjoy the good times.
Gymnastics is a lot like life. You don't become an Elite gymnast by bickering and having a negative attitude. You have to be positive to get to that level.
The rate of childhood obesity is just ridiculous. Anytime I can get involved with teaching them how to get physical exercise, I want to help in any way possible