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

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Do The Right Thing

" Gymnastics is the type of sport where you can't take something that gives you more energy. Something may be great for the vault, but then you have the bars after it and you have to be more sedate for that. "

" I was always athletic and I could do a lot of things. "

" I think it's really important to look at the big picture instead of just one competition. "

" My undergraduate degree is in business, so I'm trying to get a bit of a background before I go in. "

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

" I want to bring more gymnastics on television. "

" Gymnastics uses every single part of your body, every little tiny muscle that you never even knew. "

" I'm an athlete rep, so I'll be available if they need me for anything. "

" At an Olympics Game, you want to enjoy it, especially if you know it's going to be your last one. "

" In gymnastics, the longest routine you do is a minute and a half, and that's pretty tough to get through. "

" For the most part I'll probably do floor exercise and balance beam. Those are the two things that I do. "

" There's not a whole lot of events out there on television, especially in the years between Olympic Games. "

" I thought about running a marathon a long time ago, but I'm just not a runner. "

" The rate of childhood obesity is just ridiculous. Anytime I can get involved with teaching them how to get physical exercise, I want to help in any way possible. "

" I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run. "