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

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.

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

Charles Barkley was a big teddy bear.

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

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.

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