It's definitely important to have your mom and family there to back you up and cheering from the stands.

Never give up and always keep fighting, because though times may be tough, the sacrifices do pay off, so just keep pushing towards your dream and just love it at the same time and enjoy it.

Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made.

My message is to never quit, never give up. When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off.

Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.

Never quit. Never give up.

You know, God has a plan for me, and I'm going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy.

The most important thing is to believe in yourself and know that you can do it.

Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself. Keep fighting for your dreams!

No one is going to feel sorry for you, so you have to go out there and be fierce.

Always be courageous and strong, and don't fear.

You are not in the kingdom by accident

If you share your happiness with profound love, it will grow by leaps and bounds.

There is only one rule for being a good talker - learn to listen.

My heart was broken and my head was just barely inhabitable

My voice, I have to say, is kind of miraculous because I was born with a cleft palate.

I just can't perform well unless I'm wearing jeans.

The miracle of being able to pay attention to other people in your life, and the miracle of being in time, and to continue being in time.

Carnegie Hall was real fabulous, but you know, it ain't as big as the Grand Ole Opry.

Women with whiskers... its a bummer.

Guys, particularly in the West, go to the gym and train for hours and hours to pick up something that is heavier than them. Why would you want to do that?