Gymnastics taught me everything – life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect. – Shawn Johnson
Were taught at such a young age that you can always be better and that youre never perfect and that youre never good enough. – 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
Im pleased to say my knee feels a lot better. Its still not back to normal, and I dont know if it ever will be, but Im learning to deal with it instead of expecting it to be like it was before. – Shawn Johnson
PETAs campaign should be included in school curricula. If we can open childrens hearts and minds to animals needs, teach them to treat a dog or a chicken as if they feel fear and love and pain – as they do – then they will grow up to understand that we are all worthy of respect. – Ingrid Newkirk