Romanians have a saying, 'Not every dog has a bagel on its tail.' It means that not all streets are paved with gold. When I began my career, I just wanted to do cartwheels.

I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

Work hard for your goals and live in the moment.

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

We are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity and commercial interests.

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