There are so many negatives in our society. To be on the cover of a magazine these days, you have to have been through drug rehab three times. What message is this giving to young people? But there are positives in our society. And I try to surround myself with good-natured, positive people.
Mary Lou RettonChildren possess a remarkable amount of passion. They throw themselves completely, heart and soul, into everything.
Mary Lou RettonFormer Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success.
Mary Lou RettonI cant justify taking money away from hungry kids and needy schools to pay for the Games when corporations are willing to write the checks.
Mary Lou RettonMany medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.
Mary Lou RettonThere are so many negatives in our society. To be on the cover of a magazine these days, you have to have been through drug rehab three times. What message is this giving to young people? But there are positives in our society. And I try to surround myself with good-natured, positive people.
Mary Lou Retton