Gymnastics does take great focus and concentration. What I do is look to my coach. He keeps me focused. And I meditate to get myself confident before the competition floor. That helps keep me focused, too. — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
It's very tough for me to focus. I'm like: 'Look, something shiny! No, focus. Oh, there goes a butterfly!' — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
It is everything I thought it would be; being the Olympic champion, it definitely is an amazing feeling. And I give all the glory… — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
By now, you've probably caught on to something: my mother is always standing by with just the right Scripture or inspirational saying to get… — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
I wear makeup pretty much every day. For training, I usually do a lighter base, a lighter blush and I used the mascara and… — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
I wrote the book 'Grace, Gold & Glory' because I had to overcome many challenges and hardships. I wanted to share my story to… — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
It's just incredible how people come up to me and say, 'Gabby, you inspire me to do anything I can set my mind to.'… — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
For me going down in history being the first black American to win the gold, I think more colored people are going to start… — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
I love all the attention, people noticing me. 'There's the gymnast. There she is!' — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
I accomplished something big and that's a memory I will never forget. — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
Did I choose my hair texture? No. I'm grateful for having this hair on my head. — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
Always be courageous and strong, & don't fear. You've got to be confident when you're competing. You've got to be a beast. — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
