I don't think I've ever not gotten nervous. When you work so hard for one special day or routine, you want to… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I get less and less sleep these days, so when I have any down time all I want to do is sleep! — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I have a lot of expectations and a lot of goals I want to fulfill, but the biggest dream is still to… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I think about my goals. There were a lot of times in gymnastics when I really didn't want to go in and… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
Everybody sacrifices something in an attempt to reach what they think society wants. — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I want to go to college, obviously go to London and just kind of figure out the rest of my life. — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
In 2008 I didn't take it all in enough. I was so wrapped up in just the competition that I missed what… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
My parents- they've been my biggest influences and supporters since day one. They teach me every day that happiness comes from within and not… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I had a constant fear, a constant little doubt in my mind: 'OK, I'm getting ready to do my standing back full on beam… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
“I understand that nothing is easy. I say everything happens for a reason. I dream of one day the world is in peace. I… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
The body is an amazing machine... If you eat the right things your body will perform incredibly well! — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I set my phone with motivational quotes to go off on random days and times. Like, 'You're stronger than you think you are.' I'll… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I was always known as that stocky, muscular, powerful, short, athlete. People always wondered if I was on steroids, and it was because I… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
My coach, Liang Chow, had one rule while I was training for the 2008 Olympics: no skiing. I could do anything I wanted outside… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I think it's important for girls at a young age to be involved in as many things as possible. Especially safe communities of people… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I missed being considered an athlete and having that competitive drive, and missed having something to work for every day. I'd taken two and… — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
Gymnastics taught me everything - life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect. — Shawn Johnson Copy Share Image
