Carly Patterson Quotes

Then after I saw the scoreboard that we were tied, I was really happy, because I really wanted to win.

Whoever you are, whatever your dream, you have to be strong in your head and strong in your heart. Be strong. There's no quitting in the person who wants it bad enough.

I think we all have had better days in competition.

You never know what can happen. I feel like I have a pretty good chance, but you never know.

It just meant a lot because it's something I've always wanted to do. I've always wanted to be a Senior National Champ. I was Junior National Champ in 2002, so now to be the senior champ is great.

The only thing I really, really want is for the U.S. to win again. Just to win another team gold. And, of course I would really want to win an all-around gold.

Athens was a great experience and I'll always be able to look back on it and say I achieved my ultimate goal in gymnastics.

I think were all really strong and we just need to keep working really hard. If we go out there and do our best well win again. All we need to do is hit.