Shannon Miller Quotes

It's amazing to me that they're cutting physical education programs in the school systems.

There's not a whole lot of events out there on television, especially in the years between Olympic Games.

There's never going to be a system that is fair to everyone

I will be talking with gymnasts from some of the other countries. I will be getting a feel for what they're thinking and what they're doing. It should be a really great meet

I'm used to short distances and short bursts of energy; it was just fastest

I'm an athlete rep, so I'll be available if they need me for anything

We typically don't choose our athletes until about a month prior to the Games because anything can happen.

I was always athletic and I could do a lot of things

Everyone gets scared, and everyone falls. The key is to get right back up and try again.

In gymnastics, the longest routine you do is a minute and a half, and that's pretty tough to get through.

I'm coming up on 30. There are other things that I want to pursue outside of just performing.

Gymnastics is the type of sport where you can't take something that gives you more energy. Something may be great for the vault, but then you have the bars after it and you have to be more sedate for that.

I don't think I have the mileage on me to really complain of any injuries yet.

When I go in to compete, whether it's gymnastics or anything else, I do my own thing. I compete with myself.

For the most part I'll probably do floor exercise and balance beam. Those are the two things that I do.

You have to remember that no matter how big your goals or how many you have, there are going to be times when you miss by a little bit. You have to be realistic and flexible. One reason I have so many smaller goals is that even if my big goals don't happen, I've still achieved so much along the way, I don't feel the loss.

At an Olympics Game, you want to enjoy it, especially if you know it's going to be your last one.

I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run.

I don't believe that there's anyone in the world without a competitive bone in their body.

There is always going to be a reason why you can't do something; your job is to constantly look for the reasons why you can achieve your dreams.

I think that to be a competitive athlete, you have to be goal-oriented.

Charles Barkley, I used to watch him growing up. Then I met him. He was a big teddy bear.

I think it's really important to look at the big picture instead of just one competition

Other people may not have had high expectations for me... but I had high expectations for myself.

In gymnastics, you have to be perfect every step along the way.

At the Olympics, you there to do a job. I feel you should take it seriously. You should be respectful. You are putting on the red-white-and-blue and going out there to perform for your country.

Go into the sport because you have fun doing it, not because of 'what ifs' and dreams of gold medals. That way, no matter what happens, you win.

If you want to take it up a step and aim to become a competitive gymnast, you have to be mentally strong and prepared to take on the workload of going to the gym every day, rain or shine.

Everyone has obstacles, and you're not going to have the right answer or do the right thing every single time.

There are parents, siblings, teachers and friends, but counting on them to motivate you isn't fair. They've all got their own lives, and while the may be able to help you out, if you can motivate yourself, then you're golden.

There are no limits on your dreams if you're willing to work for it.

And we realized that it was kind of a starting point for gymnastics, to go professional, and also to just get a lot more of the audiences in the arenas on the off years, in the years that we're not in the Olympics.

I share Len Saunders’ concerns about childhood obesity and getting kids to be active beginning at an early age.

I thought about running a marathon a long time ago, but I'm just not a runner.

So if you think being thin is enough to succeed in gymnastics, you're wrong.

If you can't handle all the injuries and scars, choose a less demanding sport.

Goals have to be realistic and flexible.

Doing your best is more important than being the best.

I love performing in front of an audience and seeing smiles on the kids' faces.

The rate of childhood obesity is just ridiculous. Anytime I can get involved with teaching them how to get physical exercise, I want to help in any way possible

Floor exercise, the longest you run is two or three steps. In the vault, it's not a whole lot more than that.

Face each day with the expectation of achieving good, rather than the dread of falling short.

Above all, you have to love what you are doing. You cannot fake passion. If you love it you can fight through the rough times and enjoy the good times.

Charles Barkley was a big teddy bear.

Gymnastics is a lot like life. You don't become an Elite gymnast by bickering and having a negative attitude. You have to be positive to get to that level.

It's been really good to have a goal and go after it. That feels good

I got into law school to supplement my business background. I'm not planning to practice law.

I can now successfully drive a stick. That's a huge accomplishment.