Nadia Comaneci Quotes & Sayings
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Famous Quotes By Nadia Comaneci
Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that now our country is democratic, and prospering, since the revolution in 1989. — Nadia Comaneci
Of course, most people remember that I received the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics competition. — Nadia Comaneci
I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run towards it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your foot — Nadia Comaneci
We are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity and commercial interests. — Nadia Comaneci
I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age. — Nadia Comaneci
It was good to be a kid because I did not realise all the things that came with the success. Going to the Games, I was asked what I expected to do. — Nadia Comaneci
Romanians have a saying, 'Not every dog has a bagel on its tail.' It means that not all streets are paved with gold. When I began my career, I just wanted to do cartwheels. — Nadia Comaneci
I know how to smile, I know how to laugh, I know how to play. But I know how to do these things only after I have fulfilled my mission. — Nadia Comaneci
My parents were very loving, but disciplinarians. — Nadia Comaneci
If I work on a certain move constantly, then finally, it doesn't seem risky to me. The idea is that the move stays dangerous and it looks dangerous to my foes, but it is not to me. Hard work has made it easy. — Nadia Comaneci
I hoped to win a medal and hoped it would be gold. I knew I was good but didn't know I would be the one to score something that had never been done before. — Nadia Comaneci
I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives. — Nadia Comaneci
My marriage to my husband, Bart Conner in 1996 is my proudest personal moment. — Nadia Comaneci
One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989. — Nadia Comaneci
The only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet. — Nadia Comaneci
I ended up in the US for a month or so, before moving to Montreal with some Romanian friends. — Nadia Comaneci
I have had a few turning points, the first day I entered a gymnastics school at age 6. — Nadia Comaneci