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. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
What is the fire that burns in your heart? If you are lucky enough to discover it, than by all means fan the flames and let the fire be the guiding light for a life worth living. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
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. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Even though it may seem counterintuitive, a comfort zone is a dangerous place to be. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
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… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
As much time as you put into it, that's what your achievements are going to be when you come out of it. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing your self to the limit, knowing that all the… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
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… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
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. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Rather then focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
