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All Quotes by author - Mary Lou Retton

" As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter. "

" As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given. "

" Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it. "

" Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded. "

" For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth. "

" Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success. "

" For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed. "

" Fragile egos are put on the line every day. "

" Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience. "

" Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes. "

" If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash. "

" In L.A., we had a game room with a new sensation called Pac-Man. "

" In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband. "

" It's going to be really weird when I'm 80 years old, in a walker, and people are still calling me America's sweetheart. We need a new one. "

" I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter. "

" Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support. "

" Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for. "

" Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics. "

" That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals. "

" The endorsement game has been very good to me. "

" You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost. "

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