You need your mom and dad to protect you. It means they love you so much. It was awesome she was backing me up and defending me.

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

Always be courageous and strong, and don't fear.

Believe, don’t fear, believe.

I like to hike and play with my dogs and spend time with my family. We go out to family dinners a lot.

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.