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My marriage to my husband, Bart Conner in 1996 is my proudest personal moment.
I am a great realist in all aspects of life. Whatever I can do ... here it is.
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 was always trying to be leaner and thinner to fit the standard and the mold.
The most important thing is to believe in yourself and know that you can do it.
Did I choose my hair texture? No. I'm grateful for having this hair on my head.
I've learned that you should only try to be better than who you were yesterday.
Just being there at the Olympics, you kind of just take in every single moment.
I like to tell young people to work hard for your goals and live in the moment.
I love performing in front of an audience and seeing smiles on the kids' faces.
It's nearly every country's tactic to keep their greatest competitors a secret.
I prayed a lot. That's all I had in the gym; that was the thing I could turn to.
I'm quite happy there is a man in the world who can overcome my record, finally.
You've got to believe in yourself first. Take risks and don't be afraid to fall.
Being with someone I love and care about to feed off positive energy is crucial.
For me, I don't think about size - I focus more on being powerful and confident.
I feel like I'm small and mighty and pack a powerful punch, just like Tide PODS.
I was 26 years old when I found out that I had a sister who I never knew existed.
My mom always knew I would be able to take care of myself, but my dad was afraid.
No one is going to feel sorry for you, so you have to go out there and be fierce.
Gymnastics is definitely my job, but the great thing about that is I love my job.
Looking back isn't going to help you. Moving forward is the thing you have to do.
Jump off the beam, flip off the bars follows your dreams, and reach for the stars
You can't jump from little things to big things. It just takes time and patience.
I remember everything from 1976. I remember I was 14, and I remember my routines.
Competing in gymnastics is the greatest reminder of being alive as a human being.
I love all the attention, people noticing me. 'There's the gymnast. There she is!'
I've always lived my gymnastics career with a lot of passion and a lot of purpose.
I've missed being able to flip in the air, flip on the beam and swing on the bars.
I knew that life isn't always just about the Olympic gold medals and the sponsors.
I had this sister that was born who was given up for adoption, and I never knew it.
Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.
Thank you guys for believing in my ability and supporting me in my Olympic journey.
Autographs and pictures do get a little old, but I don't mind if the people want it.
Even though it may seem counterintuitive, a comfort zone is a dangerous place to be.
Gymnastics is so huge in the Olympics. There are a lot of fans who want to see more.
I feel about 18, but my mind is much more mature now, so it's a perfect combination.
I pay attention to my diet to be a healthier gymnast, but I'm not obsessive over it.
I always have someone to look up to, and I think it helps me with motivating myself.
Everybody sacrifices something in an attempt to reach what they think society wants.
I never felt I had questions or needed answers or had a part of me that was missing.
Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.
I just want to inspire all those people who gave up and said 'I quit,' Never give up!
I come from a communist country. We learned nothing of lawyers, nothing about rights.
Today, I find inspiration in music, art, traveling the world, and meeting new people.
Something my mom taught me when I was little is that everything happens for a reason.
One of my favourite things to do is compete for a crowd. It's just really fun for me.
To win Olympic gold it takes a lot of HARDWORK, a lot of PASSION, a lot of SACRIFICES.