Marlen Esparza quotes

I thought that when I won the Olympic trials I was going to be the happiest person in the whole world. And I was happy. But it wasn't like I thought it was going to be. I had already imagined it in my head so many times. It was real before it happened. (Marlen Esparza)
I look forward to continuing to be a role model to women across the country and helping them have confidence in all they do in the ring, on the court or in the game of life! View quote
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As an athlete, confidence makes me more competitive and helps me perform better. View quote
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If I look good then I feel good and if I feel good, then I'll fight good. View quote
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I used to be so aggressive, but after a while I started learning. It's not that I know how to adapt, but I know all styles of fighting so I can change my style of fighting to whatever it needs to be. That just comes from years of training and a lot of sparring partners. View quote
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I love animals, always had. It's totally unfair what we do to animals who have no voice, who can't say anything, who can't do anything about it. And since they can't help themselves, someone needs to ... I think people definitely need to pay more attention because it's so unfair. ... [If you see an animal in need or mistreated] just make sure that you don't forget about the animal, because you wouldn't want anybody to forget about you if you couldn't talk. View quote
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If you really know... what you want and how to get there, then everything else really falls into place. View quote
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I've thought about it a hundred times. I even buy bridal magazines sometimes. I want David Tutera to do my wedding. View quote
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People need to treat animals like they would treat a kid. You have to take care of it, make sure they are happy and they have anything they need. If you don't have the time, then you don't need an animal. ... I want people to be aware of what is around them. Just because they don't want to deal with it, doesn't mean they can shut it out. View quote
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I'm obsessed with getting married, but I don't even have a boyfriend. View quote
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I don't have to think. My only job is to show up and win. (Marlen Esparza)