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..

It's amazing to me that they're cutting physical education programs in the school systems..

Everyone gets scared, and everyone falls. The key is to get right back up and try again..

I will be talking with gymnasts from some of the other countries. I will be getting a feel for what they're thinking and what they're doing. It shoul….

I got into law school to supplement my business background. I'm not planning to practice law..

Gymnastics uses every single part of your body, every little tiny muscle that you never even knew..

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..

So if you think being thin is enough to succeed in gymnastics, you're wrong..

Charles Barkley, I used to watch him growing up. Then I met him. He was a big teddy bear..

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..

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 ….

Doing your best is more important than being the best..

At the Olympics, you there to do a job. I feel you should take it seriously. You should be respectful. You are putting on the red-white-and-blue and ….

Gymnastics is the type of sport where you can't take something that gives you more energy. Something may be great for the vault, but then you have th….

Other people may not have had high expectations for me... but I had high expectations for myself..

Goals have to be realistic and flexible..

I think it's really important to look at the big picture instead of just one competition.

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 time….

For the most part I'll probably do floor exercise and balance beam. Those are the two things that I do..

There are no limits on your dreams if you're willing to work for it..

I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run..