Gymnastics is just one part of my life, and I'm having as much fun with it as possible.

- Simone Biles

When I was younger, I thought every kid was adopted because that's all I've known. I have everything I need, so I never felt the need to have answers for what happened.

- Simone Biles

I feel like it's harder because everyone knows I'm the three-time world champion - it's almost like people are waiting for something bad to happen.

- Simone Biles

I feel like I'm small and mighty and pack a powerful punch, just like Tide PODS.

- Simone Biles

I don't necessarily have favorite brands.

- Simone Biles

I don't fear what will happen, but you just get ahead of yourself, like, 'Oh my gosh, I wish it would happen now.'

- Simone Biles

I don't do bugs.

- Simone Biles

I didn't really ever dream of going to the Olympics until after 2012.

- Simone Biles

I didn't get the high school opportunity, but it always worked out.

- Simone Biles

I can only control what I do when I go compete.

- Simone Biles

I am like any typical teenager.

- Simone Biles

Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.

- Simone Biles

For me, I don't think about size - I focus more on being powerful and confident.

- Simone Biles

Father served in the Air Force for 22 years.

- Simone Biles

Everything is possible at any one competition.

- Simone Biles

Everything I do is in the gym, so I'm always in gym clothes. I'm excited to explore lifestyle clothes for a little bit.

- Simone Biles

Before a big event, I usually go to church and light a candle for St. Sebastian, who is the patron saint of athletes.

- Simone Biles

At the end of the day, if I can say I had fun, it was a good day.

- Simone Biles

At some point, I'll have to go get a real job.

- Simone Biles

As athletes, we're always going to have aches and pains, but when your teammates cheer you on, you don't think about it.

- Simone Biles