Facts about Mary Lou Retton
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Mary Lou Retton is a famous Athlete from USA, he/she is still alive and was born January 24, 1968.
Zodiac etc.
He/she is born under the zodiac aquarius, who is known for Knowledge, Humanitarian, Serious, Insightful, Duplicitous.
Our collection contains 22 quotes who is written / told by Mary.
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Famous quotes by Mary Lou Retton (22)
"Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support"
"It's going to be really weird when I'm 80 years old, in a walker, and people are still calling me America's sweetheart. We need a new one"
"I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do"
"Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it"
"If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash"
"Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes"
"Fragile egos are put on the line every day"
"For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed"
"In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband"
"Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience"
"As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given"
"You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost"
"Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for"
"In L.A., we had a game room with a new sensation called Pac-Man"
"For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth"
"Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded"
"As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter"
"The endorsement game has been very good to me"
"That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals"
"Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics"
"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 success"
"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"
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