One of my proudest moments was probably 2013 Worlds because I proved to myself that I could do things that I didn’t think I could.
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More Simone Biles Quotes
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One of my favourite things to do is compete for a crowd. It’s just really fun for me.
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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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I have practice from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M., and then I drive home and eat lunch, which is either chicken or fish so I get the protein.
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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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I would be like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I wish I could go to prom.’ But then I think, ‘You know what? A lot of people can’t say they’ve ever done what I do – they’ll never have this opportunity.’
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The reaction of the public plays a very important role. It gives us an adrenaline boost, especially when people start to shout and clap their hands in time with the music. That really helps us to go on.
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You don’t have to be serious all the time to do a good job.
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At some point, I’ll have to go get a real job.
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My mom, Nellie, got me a rosary at church. I don’t use it to pray before a competition. I’ll just pray normally to myself, but I have it there in case.
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I think we have other things to worry about than some Zika virus.
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I was built this way for a reason, so I’m going to use it.
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Before a big event, I usually go to church and light a candle for St. Sebastian, who is the patron saint of athletes.
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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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Everything I do is in the gym, so I’m always in gym clothes. I’m excited to explore lifestyle clothes for a little bit.
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I’m not a celebrity. I’m just the same Simone. I just have two Olympic Gold medals now.
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