Gabby Douglas Quotes - Page 2

You want to picture yourself being on top and doing amazing gymnastics.

Did I choose my hair texture? No. I'm grateful for having this hair on my head.

I don't like to try strange foods. I like to explore different foods, but if you ask me to eat crocodile or frogs... I'm like no. That's where I draw the line.

The one snack I really love is YoCrunch yogurt. It's like an apple pie in a cup! You have your apples on the bottom, your yogurt in the middle, and piecrust crumbs on top.

I would love to be remembered as someone who inspired young girls never to give up on their dreams.

It is everything I thought it would be; being the Olympic champion, it definitely is an amazing feeling. And I give all the glory to God. It's kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to him and the blessings fall down on me. Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things He does for me.

You need your mom and dad to protect you. It means they love you so much. It was awesome she was backing me up and defending me.

I accomplished something big and that's a memory I will never forget.

The hard work definitely paid off and hard work always does.

I was just, you know, kind of getting racist jokes, kind of being isolated from the group. So it was definitely hard. I would come home at night and just cry my eyes out.

Everyone was telling me you have this great potential and you can be on top. I didn't believe that, but everyone was just telling me to believe in myself. I did and I'm kind of up on top and it's amazing.

My mom used to tell me when I was little, 'When it rains, it's God's manifestation - a big day's waiting to happen.'

Don't be shy. Go for it and ask your crush out.

I wrote the book 'Grace, Gold & Glory' because I had to overcome many challenges and hardships. I wanted to share my story to let anyone facing hardships know that your dream is still possible.

Gymnastics does take great focus and concentration. What I do is look to my coach. He keeps me focused. And I meditate to get myself confident before the competition floor. That helps keep me focused, too.

I like squirrels. Theyre so adventurous.

I give myself a pep talk and visualize the routine. I tell myself: "I can do this, let's go!"

I would love to be a role model.

Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.

I wanted to tell my story and where I came from and my background, because it was not easy.

I just want to continue with gymnastics because I'm still young and fresh. I think can get some more titles under my belt.

I just want to inspire all those people who gave up and said 'I quit,' Never give up!

I used to have this lucky rock and I used to always have to rub it three times before I competed.

I want to do all roles. The skys the limit.

I kind of do think of myself as a superhero and just flying high, and doing these crazy flips.