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"And we realized that it was kind of a starting point for gymnastics, to go professional, and also to just get a lot more of the audiences in the arenas on the off years, in the years that we're not in the Olympics."
"We typically don't choose our athletes until about a month prior to the Games because anything can happen."
"I love performing in front of an audience and seeing smiles on the kids' faces."
"I was always athletic and I could do a lot of things"
"I'm coming up on 30. There are other things that I want to pursue outside of just performing."
"I want to bring more gymnastics on television."
"I'm an athlete rep, so I'll be available if they need me for anything"
"When you grow up on camera and in the public eye, you feel you have to put forth this image. I just took that to the extreme and there was a lot of pressure on me"
"I think it's really important to look at the big picture instead of just one competition"
"In gymnastics, the longest routine you do is a minute and a half, and that's pretty tough to get through."
"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."
"I got into law school to supplement my business background. I'm not planning to practice law."
"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."
"Floor exercise, the longest you run is two or three steps. In the vault, it's not a whole lot more than that."
"Charles Barkley was a big teddy bear."
"Everyone has obstacles, and you're not going to have the right answer or do the right thing every single time."
"If you can't handle all the injuries and scars, choose a less demanding sport."
"So if you think being thin is enough to succeed in gymnastics, you're wrong."
"Goals have to be realistic and flexible."