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" I can't choose a favorite musician, because I love music so much that whatever/whomever I'm listening to at that moment is my favorite. "

Michelle Carter

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" I learn how to put myself in situations at practice that cause me to zone in on what I'm trying to accomplish at meets. I try to make my practice surrounding as close to competition pressure to focus on what I need to do on the big stage. "

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" I love hair, I love make up, I love fashion, and I love throwing the shot put. "

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" I can secretly sing. But I am extremely shy when it comes to singing in public. "

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" Being a female athlete, sometimes your clothes don't fit right if you have a small waist and broad shoulders, or strong hips. And it's OK to embrace that. "

Michelle Carter

" One of my sayings is: look good, feel good, do good. "

Michelle Carter

" You need to have explosive power. So you need to have good agility to move your feet quick and be in the right place at the right time. So you have to be an overall athlete: you need to be in shape to be able to throw. "

Michelle Carter

" Rio has been absolutely epic. I did leave my heart out there, and I wanted to do everybody proud. "

Michelle Carter

" You have 15-20 years of work for that one throw, that one moment. And I was like, 'Okay, Lord, this is it - you told me I had the victory. So this is the time to show me'. And I'm going to give it all I have because this is my last throw in the Olympics. "

Michelle Carter

" In college, I would do my teammate's hair and their makeup sometimes. I did a friend's makeup at the 2008 Olympics, and she said, 'Have you ever considered taking classes?' For some reason, it had never crossed my mind. "

Michelle Carter

" Even though I was dealing with all of these health issues, I was still doing well during my season. It wasn't the best season, but it was consistent. And I figured if I could be this consistent when I'm not my best, what happens when I get better, where could I be? So I wanted to see what I would be like on the other side. "

Michelle Carter

" Accepting your body and body image is very important, because there are images that are put out in the media and in your face every day that you need to look this certain kind of way, that it's gonna take you far in life. "

Michelle Carter

" The night before, I'll lay out the makeup I want to put on: a brow filler, a lipstick - there's a NYX red one that looks great with those Team USA uniforms - and my lashes. "

Michelle Carter

" You have to grow up, and you learn things along the way. "

Michelle Carter

" God puts us in position to do the things we need to, both on and off the track, to honor Him. "

Michelle Carter

" My first media interview was when I was a high school freshman and I was set to compete at state champs. The interview was the first occasion people had heard me on TV. When I watched back the recording on TV, I thought, 'Wow, is that what I sound like?' I didn't like the sound of my voice. "

Michelle Carter

" Of course, I can't wait until I get the medal and I can walk around the house and say, 'Daddy, I got you.' "

Michelle Carter

" The first event I vividly remember was competing at the Junior Olympics in Seattle, Washington. It was my first major competition outside of Texas, and I remember being very nervous. I could not control my nerves, and I threw a few fouls. "

Michelle Carter

" It's cool because here everybody has the same goal. We're all competing for our countries. We're all coming down here to do our best. And we all are the best athletes in our own countries. "

Michelle Carter

" I'm very, very grateful for all the support I've had. It's been an amazing journey. "

Michelle Carter

" I never focus on trying to beat somebody. "

Michelle Carter

" Understanding how to compete better has really made a difference. "

Michelle Carter

" My body had to mature, and my mind had to mature. I had to put these pieces together. "

Michelle Carter

" What I would tell a kid with ADHD and dyslexia or someone who struggles with anything in life is this: 'When you put your mind to it, you can do anything.' "

Michelle Carter

" You have to understand, everyone's body was built to do something. I was built to do something, and that's how I was built. I think the world is realizing we were promoting one body type, and there have always been many. "

Michelle Carter

" For a couple of years, being professional, I kind of questioned myself. Should I wear my false lashes or take the time I want to take so I can feel good when I go out on the field? Because nobody else was really doing that. And I thought, No: I'm not going to change what I believe I should look like to fit anybody else's standards. "

Michelle Carter

" The best piece of advice my father gave me was to always work hard. One thing he instilled: Proper preparation prevents poor performances. "

Michelle Carter

" I've been to three Olympics. I gave it my all. "

Michelle Carter

" I just encourage young girls to be true to themselves. "

Michelle Carter

" If I was to get nervous, then I'm wasting my energy. "

Michelle Carter

" We definitely don't want to get in others' way while we're competing. "

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