One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989.

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.

I know how to smile, I know how to laugh, I know how to play. But I know how to do these things only after I have fulfilled my mission.

The only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989.

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.