The hard work definitely paid off and hard work always does.

It's definitely important to have your mom and family there to back you up and cheering from the stands.

For me going down in history being the first black American to win the gold, I think more colored people are going to start coming to the gymnastics world and say 'okay, anything is possible. If Gabby did it, then I can do it too.'

I wake up at about 9 a.m., and have a few hours of school or time to relax. Then, I have practice at 2:30 p.m. with my team.

My mom used to tell me when I was little, 'When it rains, it's God's manifestation - a big day's waiting to happen.'

My mom says I'm a fighter, a fierce competitor, and I think I am, too.

Don't be shy. Go for it and ask your crush out.