Quotes by Shannon Miller

• Embrace the messiness of life, for it is within chaos that we often find our greatest growth.
• Gymnastics is the type of sport where you can't take something that gives you more energy. Something may be great for the vault, but then you have the bars after it and you have to be more sedate for that.
• My undergraduate degree is in business, so I'm trying to get a bit of a background before I go in.
• At an Olympics Game, you want to enjoy it, especially if you know it's going to be your last one.
• At the Olympics, you there to do a job. I feel you should take it seriously. You should be respectful. You are putting on the red-white-and-blue and going out there to perform for your country.
• Charles Barkley, I used to watch him growing up. Then I met him. He was a big teddy bear.
• Everyone has obstacles, and you're not going to have the right answer or do the right thing every single time.
• Floor exercise, the longest you run is two or three steps. In the vault, it's not a whole lot more than that.
• For the most part I'll probably do floor exercise and balance beam. Those are the two things that I do.
• We typically don't choose our athletes until about a month prior to the Games because anything can happen.
• It's amazing to me that they're cutting physical education programs in the school systems.
• Gymnastics uses every single part of your body, every little tiny muscle that you never even knew.
• When I go in to compete, whether it's gymnastics or anything else, I do my own thing. I compete with myself.
• There's not a whole lot of events out there on television, especially in the years between Olympic Games.
• There's never going to be a system that is fair to everyone.
• The rate of childhood obesity is just ridiculous. Anytime I can get involved with teaching them how to get physical exercise, I want to help in any way possible.
• Other people may not have had high expectations for me... but I had high expectations for myself.
• It's been really good to have a goal and go after it. That feels good.
• In gymnastics, you have to be perfect every step along the way.
• In gymnastics, the longest routine you do is a minute and a half, and that's pretty tough to get through.
• I'm used to short distances and short bursts of energy; it was just fastest.
• I'm not fascinated by one particular case, but by knowledge that I had no idea was out there.
• I got into law school to supplement my business background. I'm not planning to practice law.
• I'm an athlete rep, so I'll be available if they need me for anything.
• I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run.
• I will be talking with gymnasts from some of the other countries. I will be getting a feel for what they're thinking and what they're doing. It should be a really great meet.
• I was always athletic and I could do a lot of things.
• I can now successfully drive a stick. That's a huge accomplishment.
• I want to bring more gymnastics on television.
• I thought about running a marathon a long time ago, but I'm just not a runner.
• I think it's really important to look at the big picture instead of just one competition.
• I love performing in front of an audience and seeing smiles on the kids' faces.
• When you grow up on camera and in the public eye, you feel you have to put forth this image. I just took that to the extreme and there was a lot of pressure on me.
• I'm coming up on 30. There are other things that I want to pursue outside of just performing.
• I don't think I have the mileage on me to really complain of any injuries yet.
• True wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to listen to your heart.
• Strength lies in embracing your uniqueness, not conforming to the mold others have created for you.
• Don't be afraid to shine your light, even if it blinds those who can't handle your radiance.
• Success is not defined by our accomplishments, but by the authenticity with which we pursue them.
• To embrace uncertainty is to discover the beauty of endless possibilities within the chaos.
• Life is a journey of self-discovery; embrace the detours, for they may lead you to your true destination.
• Embrace the messiness of life, for it is within chaos that our true beauty and strength shine through.
• Embrace your uniqueness, for the world is full of copies but craves the original.
• Our differences make us beautiful, our authenticity makes us powerful, and our kindness makes us unforgettable.
• The beauty of life lies in embracing the imperfections and finding perfection within them.
• Embrace the beauty of your own uniqueness, for true artistry lies in the authenticity of your soul.
• Embrace the uncertainty of the unknown, for within it lies the opportunity for growth and self-discovery.
• Life's challenges are not meant to break you, but to mold you into the person you are meant to be.
• Dare to be different, for in your uniqueness lies your true power and purpose.
• Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive impact on others along the way.
• Embrace the chaos and find beauty in the imperfections, for in the messiness of life lies the true art of living.
• Embrace your quirks, for they are what make you shine in a world filled with conformity.
• Success is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.