Im trying to stay as calm as possible and focus one day at a time, but when reality sets in, I feel everything: anxiety, excitement, nerves, pressure and joy. – Shawn Johnson
Gymnastics taught me everything – life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect. – 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
I had a constant fear, a constant little doubt in my mind: OK, Im getting ready to do my standing back full on beam and I might re-tear my ACL. – Shawn Johnson