For me going down in history being the first black American to win the gold, I think more colored people are going to start coming to the gymnastics world and say 'okay, anything is possible. If Gabby did it, then… — Gabby Douglas Copy Share Image
The other girls [in team] have experience. They've been competing on a lot of international world-class stages. They knew what to expect and what to do and what not to do. Me and Aly [Raisman] just gave them advice on… — 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
![“The other girls [in team] have experience. They've been competing on a lot of international world-class stages. They knew what to expect and what to do and what not to do. Me and Aly [Raisman] just gave them advice on the media side. We said, it's gonna be crazy. It's the Olympics. But it's gonna…” quote by Gabby Douglas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d65/gabby-douglas-7265_advice_the-other-girls-in-team-have-experience_523525.jpg)
