Mary Lou Retton quotes

Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes. (Mary Lou Retton)
In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
It's going to be really weird when I'm 80 years old, in a walker, and people are still calling me America's sweetheart. We need a new one. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it. (Mary Lou Retton)
Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
Fragile egos are put on the line every day. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
The endorsement game has been very good to me. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
In L.A., we had a game room with a new sensation called Pac-Man. (Mary Lou Retton)
I like added pressure. It makes me work harder. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
More than 10,000 athletes came to Atlanta seeking Olympic medals. Only a few of them will be lucky and skilled enough to claim one. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do. View quote
Mary Lou Retton
I can't justify taking money away from hungry kids and needy schools to pay for the Games when corporations are willing to write the checks. View quote
Mary Lou Retton