Nadia Comaneci

"I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age."

"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."

"I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives."

"You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people."

"We are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity and commercial interests."