When I was younger, I thought every kid was adopted because that’s all I’ve known. I have everything I need, so I never felt the need to have answers for what happened.
SIMONE BILESMentally, I have to get my body and mind in the right place before I start the routine, but once into the zone, it’s like I turn on a switch. I envision myself doing the same thing for the Olympic Games.
More Simone Biles Quotes
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You can still be very good at what you do and have fun.
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I always say my biggest competitor is myself because, whenever I step out there on the mat, I’m competing against myself to prove that I can do this and that I am very well trained, prepared for it.
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If I won gold in 2016, I think it would change my life.
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It hurts my head, but it’s fine because it’s something I do every day. You can’t avoid the gymnastics questions.
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We all have skills, I guess.
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We go to church on Sunday and then have family dinner. My mom usually cooks, and most of the time, it’s protein and something else. She will ask us kids what we want!
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You don’t have to be serious all the time to do a good job.
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I just keep surprising myself, I guess.
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Growing up, it was kind of a struggle being small, since everyone would make fun of you – except for when it came to hide and seek: that’s the only advantage I ever had!
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It doesn’t even matter if I don’t win a self-gold – after every meet, I have pizza. Pepperoni pizza.
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If they said, ‘Do five pull-ups,’ I would always want to do 10.
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I’m the first Simone Biles.
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In the morning, I usually get up between 7:40 A.M. and 7:45 A.M., and then I’ll brush my teeth, do my hair, and just throw on my leotard and my clothes and go to the kitchen.
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You can have fun and do well. Just let loose a bit.
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I take things one step at a time.
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