 I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives. |
| We are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity and commercial interests. |
| Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that now our country is democratic, and prospering, since the revolution in 1989. |
| One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989. |
| As an Olympic champion gymnast, I have always stayed involved in my sport. |
| I like to tell young people to work hard for your goals and live in the moment. |
| I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet. |
| My marriage to my husband, Bart Conner in 1996 is my proudest personal moment. |
| Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win. |
| I have had a few turning points, the first day I entered a gymnastics school at age 6. |
| Of course, most people remember that I received the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics competition. |
| You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people. |
| I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age. |
| My parents were very loving, but disciplinarians. |
| I ended up in the US for a month or so, before moving to Montreal with some Romanian friends. |
