All Mary Lou Retton Quotes
- There are so many negatives in our society. To be on the cover of a magazine these days, you have to have been through drug… Attitude
- As much time as you put into it, that's what your achievements are going to be when you come out of it. Achievement
- 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 effort… All
- Friendship is a living thing that lasts only as it is nourished with kindness, sympathy, and understanding. Friendship
- Rather then focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle. Bridge
- There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition. Another Competition
- For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth. Athlete
- As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter. Good
- In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband. Always Put
- 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 financial… Appearance
- Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics. Delight
- I cant justify taking money away from hungry kids and needy schools to pay for the Games when corporations are willing to write the checks. Cant
- 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. Athlete
- Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded. Applauded
- For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed. Bag
- Fragile egos are put on the line every day. Day
- Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience. All
- Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes. Athlete
- 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. Autographs
- I'm very determined and stubborn. There's a desire in me that makes me want to do more and more, and to do it right. Each… Desire