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" Every athlete acquires routines as a way to help control nerves. "

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" There are so many different walks of life, so many different personalities in the world. And no longer do you have to be a chameleon and try and adapt to that environment - you can truly be yourself. "

" One thing I've learned through all the ups and downs is that if you're doing things right, then you have a core group of people. Not just a core group like your homies or your buddies, but a group of people that has a good influence on you, who you respect and admire, and you know that if they're on your side, you're doing something right. "

" I love pedicures. And, yes, I have a ton of shoes. "

" Athletes are extremists. When they're training, it's laser focus. "

" My life goes in four-year cycles. The World Cup is every four years and the Olympics are every four years. "

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" When I was younger, I was a complete tomboy. Then in college I started emerging out of the tomboy stage and dressing differently. "

" I think people have different definitions of team unity. My definition is doing whatever it takes to win, what makes a great team; it's performance on the field, respect on the field. "

" With each year that's gone by, and as I grow up and get older, I've become more mature, of course, but you have a sense of who you are, and you find confidence in that. "

" As women professional athletes, you have to have respect for every player and individual. Beyond that, it doesn't matter what your interests are. People can have their own lives. "

" No one wants to lose, period. It should hurt, it should sting, and you don't want to feel that feeling again. "

" I don't need a captain's band to lead a team to victory. "

" I'm just going to embrace every experience. "

" You can predict all you want, but everybody knows what predictions get you. "

" I have a lot of critics; we all know that. "

" You're not going to be liked by everybody when you speak the truth. I don't speak the truth to put people down; I don't speak the truth to show disrespect. "

" I live for competition. It makes my life complete. "

" I played in Europe and it was a great experience, not just because of my team-mates and the coaches we had, but from the fans and the city itself - I played in Gothenburg and I played in Lyon and soccer was everywhere. "

" I carry my iPod everywhere. My favorite group is the John Butler Trio, an Australian jam band. The lead singer and guitarist writes amazing lyrics. "

" I wear my dad's cross. It's very important to me. I hang it in my locker before each game. "

" London 2012 is all about winning a medal. Not just any medal, the gold medal. "

" When I did 'Dancing With the Stars,' everyone in Hollywood was saying I had too much muscle. "

" My life is a beautiful struggle. "

" I think at an early age I learned not to judge people. "

" I think every athlete has their window of opportunity, and you just have to jump on it. You never know when it can end. So I'm just trying to live large while I have the opportunity. "

" Growing up, I felt insecure about my build. I didn't feel very feminine. But as time went on, I learned to completely embrace my body. "

" Nobody really knows who I am, where I came from, what's in my heart, why I believe in the things I believe, what I see behind the scenes and they don't see. "

" I think it's my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. "