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" The first meal that I learned to make was scrambled eggs. "

Laurie Hernandez

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" I am second-generation American, and my grandparents are from Puerto Rico. "

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" It's really hard to be all serious in the tango and not break into laughter. "

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" I think people are people. If you want something, go get it. I don't think it matters what race you are. "

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" Every year, my mom makes sure I have my checkups and everything, which is probably a really good idea. She's great with all that health stuff. "

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" Of course I'm very sassy. "

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" I think a big part of what has helped me move forward with the sport is my family. We're all so close together, and the support system has been amazing. "

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" No matter what race or color you are, you can aspire to do something great. "

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" On Sundays, I just love to go to church and then relax the whole day! "

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" I am extremely close to my grandma. Growing up, she would always do my hair; she was always the one who would make me chocolate milk or rice when I came home. "

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" I think it's amazing that I can go out there and be myself, and the fact that I'm carrying Puerto Rico on my back a little bit is such an honor. "

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