For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed. — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
It's going to be really weird when I'm 80 years old, in a walker, and people are still calling me America's sweetheart. We need a new one. — 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
