I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age.

Of course, most people remember that I received the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics competition.

I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives.

My parents were very loving, but disciplinarians.

It was good to be a kid because I did not realise all the things that came with the success. Going to the Games, I was asked what I expected to do.

I ended up in the US for a month or so, before moving to Montreal with some Romanian friends.

When you fall, leap to your feet and try again.