I pay attention to my diet to be a healthier gymnast, but Im not obsessive over it. – Shawn Johnson
When I was younger, my coach, Liang Chow, made all the decisions. I would go to the gym for practice, do exactly what Chow told me to do, go home, come back and start all over again. If Chow told me to do 50 squat jumps, I did 50 squat jumps. – Shawn Johnson
Something my mom taught me when I was little is that everything happens for a reason. – Shawn Johnson
My parents- theyve been my biggest influences and supporters since day one. They teach me every day that happiness comes from within and not from something outside of your heart. – Shawn Johnson
You know, I think that President Obama is a person who has a great relationship with a number of people. Colin Powell does, too. I think Colin Powell is a fine American, a great leader and sees things in President Obama that he agrees with. Hes entitled to have his opinion. – Pete Sessions