Gabby Douglas

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

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

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

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

“Always be courageous and strong, and don't fear.”

“I want to do all roles. The sky's the limit.”

“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.”

“By now, you've probably caught on to something: my mother is always standing by with just the right Scripture or inspirational saying to get me through any tough situation.”

“You just have to be yourself and go full with confidence and be courageous.”

“I wanted to tell my story and where I came from and my background, because it was not easy.”

“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 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?'”

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

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

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

“I would love to be a role model.”

“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.”

“I wake up at about 9 a.m., and have a few hours of school or time to relax. Then, I have practice at 2:30 p.m. with my team.”

“I've been on a tweeting mission.”