I wanted to tell my story and where I came from and my background, because it was not easy.
If you push through the hard days you can get through anything.
No one is going to feel sorry for you, so you have to go out there and be fierce.
Did I choose my hair texture? No. I'm grateful for having this hair on my head.
I was supporting Aly [Raisman]. I will always will support them and respect them. I don't want anyone to take it as jealous or I wanted attention.
Gymnastics does take great focus and concentration. What I do is look to my coach. He keeps me focused. And I meditate to get myself confident before the competition floor. That helps keep me focused, too.