What makes me happy is the appreciation of people around me.

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

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.

I come from a wonderful country with wonderful people.

People always accused me of not smiling like my rival Olga Korbut, but that was just my personality. When you're balancing on a nine-inch beam, you have to concentrate. But if you look back at the footage, I was always smiling and waving at the crowd after my performances.

I like to tell young people to work hard for your goals and live in the moment.