My message is to never quit, never give up. When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off.

I googled 'Gabby Douglas,' and all these things popped up like 'Gabby Douglas makes history!' And 'She's the champion!'

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

You just have to be yourself and go full with confidence and be courageous!

I wanted to tell my story and where I came from and my background, because it was not easy.

I'd tell any girl who continues to love gymnastics enough to want pursue a college scholarship to keep pushing yourself 100% in the gym every single day.

I blast "Northern Sky," by the Capital Kings, on the way there, but at the gym, I totally zone out.