I just want to inspire all those people who gave up and said 'I quit,' Never give up!

Believe, don’t fear, believe.

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.'

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

You know, God has a plan for me, and I'm going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy.

I wanted to finish on a stronger note. Fighting through that routine, you know what I was like, 'I'm just fighting through.'

I like squirrels. Theyre so adventurous.