Shannon Miller Quotes

"We typically don't choose our athletes until about a month prior to the Games because anything can happen."

"People put the fear of God into you when you go to law school and how horrible it's going to be. It really hasn't been. It's been a great experience."

"Everyone has obstacles, and you're not going to have the right answer or do the right thing every single time."

"I can now successfully drive a stick. That's a huge accomplishment."

"I got into law school to supplement my business background. I'm not planning to practice law."

"I love performing in front of an audience and seeing smiles on the kids' faces."

"I want to bring more gymnastics on television."

"It's amazing to me that they're cutting physical education programs in the school systems."

"When I go in to compete, whether it's gymnastics or anything else, I do my own thing. I compete with myself."

"Marin is one of those silent leaders who lead just through sheer work ethic and by example."

"Floor exercise, the longest you run is two or three steps. In the vault, it's not a whole lot more than that."

"Gymnastics uses every single part of your body, every little tiny muscle that you never even knew."

"In gymnastics, the longest routine you do is a minute and a half, and that's pretty tough to get through."

"She's always had kind of a natural offensive ability. She is instinctive with natural skills."

"At the Olympics, you there to do a job. I feel you should take it seriously. You should be respectful. You are putting on the red-white-and-blue and going out there to perform for your country."

"I don't think I have the mileage on me to really complain of any injuries yet."

"I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run."

"It was a very similar situation. It was players that were unhappy and causing problems (in 2002). As a coach, you try to carry them as long as you can. There comes a point where you are no longer responsible to carry everyone."

"I will be talking with gymnasts from some of the other countries. I will be getting a feel for what they're thinking and what they're doing. It should be a really great meet."

"I'm not fascinated by one particular case, but by knowledge that I had no idea was out there."