I basically have my life today as a result of what I did as a child. What did I miss out on? Yeah, I missed not hanging out at shopping malls, I guess, but that is not a big deal because you don't get a medal for that. Nadia Comaneci basicallybigchild share on social
I thought celebrity meant Hollywood, that's it. I began to see that does include Olympians. People have so much respect for Olympians. Nadia Comaneci begincelebrityhollywood Change image and share on social
We developed a system in Romania that was very successfully continued for a number of years, but I don't know if it was because of some conflict in the organisation or whether there was government interference... but somehow, they have forgotten the importance of raising gymnasts to be ready for every Olympics. Nadia Comaneci conflictcontinuedevelop share on social
We used to exchange leotards with gymnasts from other countries. I don't remember who I got my most prized leotard from, but it was one with a lot of stars on it. Nadia Comaneci countryexchangegymnast Change image and share on social
Maybe that's why I like gymnastics - because I like to fly. Nadia Comaneci flygymnastic Change image and share on social
If I have a feeling of not trusting, I don't get too close. Nadia Comaneci closefelttrust Change image and share on social
One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989. Nadia Comaneci difficultescapelife Change image and share on social
I had a lot of energy, and my mom decided to look for a place where I can spend the energy, because I was jumping on the couch and furniture, and I was jumping on the top of the things in the house. Nadia Comaneci couchdecideenergy Change image and share on social
I like Oklahoma. It's a quiet place. You can work, and nobody disturbs you. Nadia Comaneci disturboklahomaplace Change image and share on social
I tell people, 'Have you ever been to Oklahoma? There are a lot of nice people there that do wonderful things.' Nadia Comaneci lotniceoklahoma Change image and share on social