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

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

Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win.

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

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.

As an Olympic champion gymnast, I have always stayed involved in my sport.

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.