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

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.

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

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

When you grow up on camera and in the public eye, you feel you have to put forth this image. I just took that to the extreme and there was a lot of pressure on me

Doing your best is more important than being the best.