“ Of course I used to smile and laugh in 1976, but not when I was competing. Please show me somebody who laughs when they are concentrating; I always smiled. Nadia Comaneci
“ We are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity and commercial interests. Nadia Comaneci
“ I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run towards it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your foot Nadia Comaneci
“ I had a lot of energy, and my mom decided to look for a place where I can spend the energy, because I was jumping on the couch and furniture, and I was jumping on the top of the things in the house. Nadia Comaneci
“ I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives. 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 worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age. Nadia Comaneci
“ You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people. Nadia Comaneci
“ Now, I have a kid, I have businesses to take care of, I have to travel. I have to sit down... and find a little time for me. Nadia Comaneci
“ I made the cover of 'Sports Illustrated,' 'Newsweek' and 'Time' all in one week, and I didn't even know what that meant. Nadia Comaneci
“ When I look back, I am happy that my mum took me to the gymnastics club. I didn't join gymnastics to become a famous athlete or celebrity; it just happened - I did more than I expected, of course. Nadia Comaneci
