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" Winning a gold medal means you're the best in the world at that time. "

Michelle Carter

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" I think it's important to do whatever makes you feel your best. "

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" We grew up listening to a variety of music, such as Gospel/Christian, R&B old/new school, jazz, blues, Mozart, Mary Poppins, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, just to name a few. I love opera, too - went to state in high school as a soloist. "

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" Everybody wants to come out and win the gold, and sometimes it takes a personal best, sometimes it doesn't. But to be able to have all those pieces come together, it's a great feeling. "

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" For some people, being bare-faced is wonderful. Others like a little bit of mascara and eyeliner. "

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" When you see somebody who always came so close, and they finally accomplish what they've been working for - to see someone excel and break through that barrier - it's a great moment not just for that athlete but for all of us. "

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" My advice is try something you've never done before or maybe something that's not as popular. "

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" 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. "

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" Learning disabilities do not go away, but you learn how to adapt. You may have to work a little bit harder; it may take a long time. You just may do it differently - but you can do it. "

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" My family's so awesome. They help me be the person I can be. "

Michelle Carter

" I just want to go out there and do my best. You can't argue with your best. "

Michelle Carter

" It means a lot that my peers think so much of me that they would pick me to be their team leader. "

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

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

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

" I've matured - just growing up and learning more about my sport and more about myself. "

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" I call him 'Daddy Coach.' He's taught me everything that he's known so I'm able to do what I'm able to do. "

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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

" 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. "

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" I pretty much eat at home all the time, so it's either eggs and sausage, scrambled together, throw some cheese on it, or some bell peppers and onions. "

Michelle Carter

" I throw the shot put, people expect me to look like somebody named Helga and not put on make up to be considered serious about my sport. "

Michelle Carter

" I gained over 100 lbs. that I could never lose. My hair was falling out. I was tired all the time. I couldn't maintain muscle. I had no energy. It gave me some relief that there was something actually wrong with me and I wasn't crazy, but it was really hard knowing that there is something wrong with my body and I couldn't fix it. "

Michelle Carter

" By the end of the day, I just want someone to feed me. "

Michelle Carter

" 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

" I loved playing with a doll as a youngster. I liked dressing her up and combing her hair. This one doll had a really big face and hair and earrings. I had her for a long time and only got rid of her when I was at high school. "

Michelle Carter

" My goal is to beat you whether you're clean or dirty. "

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

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" My mom called me 'Stinky Binky' as a toddler, and I started to refer to myself as, 'I'm Binkie.' "

Michelle Carter

" If you are feeling good, you look good, you are confident about yourself, you are going to go out there, and you will rock it. "

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" The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, right? I always figure that as you experience life and things, you usually learn and pick up on things that you can do better. That's how I look at my career over time. "

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" I love what I do and know I'm good at it. It helps that I can get financial support along the way. "

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