We are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity and commercial interests. - Nadia Comaneci
I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age. - Nadia Comaneci
I have had a few turning points, the first day I entered a gymnastics school at age 6. - Nadia Comaneci
You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people. - Nadia Comaneci
One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989. - Nadia Comaneci
I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet. - Nadia Comaneci
I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives. - Nadia Comaneci
I ended up in the US for a month or so, before moving to Montreal with some Romanian friends. - Nadia Comaneci
Of course, most people remember that I received the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics competition. - Nadia Comaneci
Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that now our country is democratic, and prospering, since the revolution in 1989. - Nadia Comaneci