Gabby Douglas Quotes

The hard work definitely paid off and hard work always does.

I think I was about 14 when I did my first makeup. I was like, ‘Wow, I really like this what do you call it? Makeup thing?’

Even before I competed in the Olympics, I always wanted to write a book.

I kind of do think of myself as a superhero and just flying high, and doing these crazy flips.

Always be courageous and strong, and don’t fear.

I got my feet wet in a couple of shows. I did a cameo on my favorite show, ‘The Vampire Diaries.’ And I guest starred on a show called ‘Kickin’ It’ on Disney.

Me and my dad are kind of distant since my mom and him separated.

It’s very tough for me to focus. I’m like: ‘Look, something shiny! No, focus. Oh, there goes a butterfly!’

My mom says I’m a fighter, a fierce competitor, and I think I am, too.

I would love to be a role model.

I’ve learned how to stay humble. I don’t want to get in over my head because when you do that it takes you off your game.

You know, God has a plan for me, and I’m going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy.

I googled ‘Gabby Douglas,’ and all these things popped up like ‘Gabby Douglas makes history!’ And ‘She’s the champion!’

We can choose a path that leads us into trouble. It all comes down to our decisions at the end of the day.

It’s just incredible how people come up to me and say, ‘Gabby, you inspire me to do anything I can set my mind to.’ It’s truly an honor.

I accomplished something big and that’s a memory I will never forget.

It’s definitely important to have your mom and family there to back you up and cheering from the stands. You’d love them to come to every big dance and every big game, but sometimes that’s not possible.

I give all the glory to God. It’s kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to Him and the blessings fall down on me.

I’ve been on a tweeting mission.

I love listening to Lil’ Wayne, Drake, and Eminem to get me fired up!

I love all the attention, people noticing me. ‘There’s the gymnast. There she is!’

Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.

I want to do all roles. The sky’s the limit.

My mom used to tell me when I was little, ‘When it rains, it’s God’s manifestation – a big day’s waiting to happen.’

I had to face a lot coming through this journey, a lot of sacrifices, difficulties, challenges, and injuries.

I learned from my mom to always keep pushing yourself.

I just want to continue with gymnastics because I’m still young and fresh. I think can get some more titles under my belt.

Oprah has definitely caught my eye. My mom and I used to watch her shows. We just love her.

Gold medals are made out of your sweat, blood and tears, and effort in the gym every day, and sacrificing a lot.

I used to have this lucky rock and I used to always have to rub it three times before I competed.

I wear makeup pretty much every day. For training, I usually do a lighter base, a lighter blush and I used the mascara and a little bit of the lip gloss.

You’ve got to be confident when you’re competing. You’ve got to be a beast.

My family and I had to overcome a lot to get where we are today.