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I'm only 19. It's kinda crazy if you're older and putting expectations on a poor 19-year-old.

I kind of do think of myself as a superhero and just flying high, and doing these crazy flips.

I was so focused and so driven, there was this fire inside of me that was burning so brightly.

For our team leotards, we get about ten to choose from to actually compete in at the Olympics.

My approach to gymnastics in Beijing was heavily based on the amount of difficulty I could do.

I didn't make it a priority, and as a result my knee didn't heal to the extent it should have.

A line I like to use is, "Every day is training. Every day of life is a pursuit of perfection."

Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story of a flaming heart.

You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people.

One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989.

Near the end of my career, I saw things that didn't make too much sense to me when I was a kid.

Everything is about your movements and precision and timing, which is what gymnastics is about.

I'm thrilled that I was able to share my first Olympic Games experience with my U.S. teammates.

Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it.

I'm showing the younger generation your career doesn't have to be over when you're 16-years-old.

I usually work out 4 hours a day during the week and 5 to 6 hours on Saturday, with Sundays off.

I want to go to college, obviously go to London and just kind of figure out the rest of my life.

My parents make sure we have everything we need so that we compete to the best of our abilities.

When we had free time in the Olympic Village, we got massages and rested while watching Netflix.

I think it's actually harder to watch the meet from the media section. You have no control there.

I used to have this lucky rock and I used to always have to rub it three times before I competed.

Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded.

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.

I'd challenge myself to see how long I could go without a fall - on beam, I once went three weeks.

I really like Rihanna. And I actually do like Justin Bieber. I like the Weeknd. I like Katy Perry.

I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age.

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.

I know [people] think I'm taller because it's so close and I look stretched out, but I'm just 4-8.

I spend a lot of time in the gym training, and Core Power is a great fit for my nutritional needs.

I'm just thinking about being the best I can be for the team first because that's what comes first.

Don't set your goals to be a star. Set your goals to be the best that you can be and go from there.

I would love to be remembered as someone who inspired young girls never to give up on their dreams.

I blast "Northern Sky," by the Capital Kings, on the way there, but at the gym, I totally zone out.

Two gold medals and two silver, I don't think is that bad... I think I still did a pretty good job.

People only see gymnastics on TV and in the Olympics at such an extreme. So it can be intimidating.

I would hope I would inspire kids everywhere to know that you can do anything you put your mind to.

I think it's just really important for youth today to have a passion and pursue something seriously.

I'm excited to explore lifestyle clothes for a little bit. I don't necessarily have favorite brands.

It doesn't even matter if I don't win a self-gold - after every meet, I have pizza. Pepperoni pizza.

It should be judged primarily on grace, elegance and beauty rather than simply on mechanic tumbling.

During workouts, I listen to Pandora, and I like the '90s pop stations. 'The Backstreet Boys' is fun!

Gymnastics should be popular everywhere; you just need the right person to start the right programme.

The body is an amazing machine... If you eat the right things your body will perform incredibly well!

Most of our fans don't get to interact with us or know our personalities except through social media.

I like to hike and play with my dogs and spend time with my family. We go out to family dinners a lot.

To have this gold medal around my neck is an indescribable feeling. I'm the happiest person right now.

I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.

If you're following your dreams, you're doing something you love and that you believe in yourself for.

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