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

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

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

for some people life outside the spotlight is death.

I have had a few turning points, the first day I entered a gymnastics school at age 6.

Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that now our country is democratic, and prospering, since the revolution in 1989.

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