Simone Biles Quotes

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

My mother had a saying: 'Kamala, you may be the first to do many things, but make sure you're not the last.'

My mom was a '70s mom. She paved a road that no one had yet walked.

When somebody blazes a path to a highway that never end, you should appreciate 'em some.

I have a purpose and a meaning in life, and I have to fulfill that. Being a champion is great, but more importantly than that, you get to be an inspiration and a role model to other people.

It's almost a blessing for a new generation to say somebody like myself went to their school. It helps kids dream, and now they're getting into acting, football, whatever.

It was a pleasure to share the court with Serena; she's such a champion.

Having been a world champion, I would love to go on and train a world champion too.

Growing up and seeing Shawn Johnson, for her to call me on the phone, I think my inner child was freaking out!

I try to carve my own way so the actors who come after me will say, "I want to do it like Columbus did it."

I love Serena [Williams]. Seeing what Serena's done in her field has been incredible.

I take my role as an ambassador for the sport, and as a role model for boys, girls, mommies, daddies - whoever it is - very, very seriously. I know the impact my role models have had in my life, and I'm in a really beautiful position to be able to be that for others.

And she [Eleanor Roosevelt]loves being a star. And she loves being a teacher and a leader and a mentor and a big friend. Also, she's tall. She's one of the tallest girls in the school. And she's an athlete. And she writes many years later, at the end of her life, she writes that the happiest day, the happiest single day of her life was the day that she made the first team at field hockey. And I have to say, as a biographer, that's the most important fact. I

Ever since I knew Dad did pentathlon, I wanted to do it as well. I have seen all his old photos, and he still has his Olympic riding jacket, and that makes this even more special.

Basketball gave me an avenue to live my dream, and I just want to help other kids live their dreams through me.

Ali was a legend of our sport. For me as a kid, he inspired me to represent myself like a champion in and out of the ring.

As a father I am extremely proud of Beyonce. I mean, Beyonce just keeps pushing the envelope, pushing the envelope and setting an example of the whole industry.

I went from never doing interviews to doing 10 in one day and standing in front of 60,000 fans. Now people look up to me, and I'm seeing little girls wearing my jersey.

Being here in NXT, I want to be the leader, the top girl.

I'm the original Conor McGregor. I'm the original model of Conor McGregor. He wouldn't be who he is if it wasn't for me. Nothing against him. I'm the original real deal.

Life comes as a full circle. It feels good when you become someone's idol.

My son is going to grow up looking at the newspaper cuttings and thinking, 'Wow, my mum did this.'

It's cool to be a pioneer in something, especially in basketball in Canada, it's pretty good.

My father is an athlete and I wish to be a hero like him.

I have always been active and into sports my entire life, and I've always wanted to be a star and inspire others.