The best piece of advice my father gave me was to always work hard. One thing he instilled: Proper preparation prevents poor… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
Black Girl Magic means that I have the power to overcome anything. Especially when we're in a world where you're told that… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
At my first Olympics, I didn't have a contract, and I wasn't making any money. After my first Olympics, I was working… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
You have 15-20 years of work for that one throw, that one moment. And I was like, 'Okay, Lord, this is it… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
Learning disabilities do not go away, but you learn how to adapt. You may have to work a little bit harder; it… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
I have to have my lashes. For me, it all sets the tone: I'm getting ready to go to work. — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
Athletes can not look the same and be great in their individual sport. The example I like to use is Gabby Douglas. She could… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
God puts us in position to do the things we need to, both on and off the track, to honor Him. — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
The parents say, 'Can you talk to my daughter and say that it's OK? That she can have muscles?' They'll say, 'I show her… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
We grew up listening to a variety of music, such as Gospel/Christian, R&B old/new school, jazz, blues, Mozart, Mary Poppins, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand,… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
I can't choose a favorite musician, because I love music so much that whatever/whomever I'm listening to at that moment is my favorite. — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
My very first sport was soccer. I used to play in goal, but after I was hit the face with the ball a couple… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image
Even though I was dealing with all of these health issues, I was still doing well during my season. It wasn't the best season,… — Michelle Carter Copy Share Image