I knew well in advance, even before I stepped on the stage for my first event, that I was going to lose

I’d like to work for the International Gymnastics Federation. These competitions have shown the sport needs a lot of changes. It should be judged primarily on grace, elegance and beauty rather than simply on mechanic tumbling.

I’ve seen a much tougher opposition than her [Carly Patterson]. Let’s see how long she can remain on top. Can she keep going and compete in two more Olympics like myself.

When I first stepped into the boxing gym, I loved it. I knew it was what I was going to do.

I grew up in the theater. I began my career at 3. That was the first time I stepped onto a provisional stage.

I knew in advance what they were going to say about John Roberts. They were going to say that he was a threat to these rights. That he was out of the mainstream, and they said that before they had ever researched his record. Doesn't matter.