My dad would tell me to, 'Play for those who couldn't play.' So my motivation is for people who struggle in life daily.

I think the most surprising thing about the Olympics would be the amount of interaction and partying that goes on behind the scenes. They have nightclubs at the Olympic Village. It's like college all over again.

It's important to just kind of get away from your sport until you miss it. It's about taking time to enjoy other aspects of life or learn new things. It helps rejuvenate.

I've got to read the 'Hunger Games' before I see the movie.

If you maintain a healthy diet, or at least are smart about your food choices, you'll still see the pounds come off.

I'm an avid animal lover. When I was 16, I wanted to be a vet or a zookeeper. I grew up with animals. At one time we had between five and eight dogs in the house, with four cats. We're menagerie people.

I didn't want to stop before my time was up.