I'd been ready too, because before Olympic Games, I wasn't compete in big competition like, World Championship, like European Championship. I just competed in national competition.

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.

Its better to have a rich soul than to be rich.

This ability to conquer oneself is no doubt the most precious of all things sports bestows.

And from that nineteen sixty four, this was my goal to go to Olympic Games. And I realized what does it mean, Olympic Games, like big celebration.

Anyway I will go same road because I, I was born in gymnastics. This is my, how to say, my life and my duty.

I am not interested in medals or titles. I dont need them. I need the love of the public and I fight for it.

And, in nineteen seventy two Olympic Games I wasn't really going to be a star, and overnight I became a star.

But let me do I will show the world what gymnastics looks like. Well may be this is a future gymnastics.

How many people in the world is, each of them is individual. And I like to eat bread, somebody don't like that. You know this is the same in gymnastics.

I would say this is not negative this is h, a hard part in gymnastics. You can't eat, whatever you want to eat. And what kind of meal you're supposed to have, you can't.

Win them with your infectious optimism and burning smile.

You set goals in order to become the person it takes to achieve them

It's silly to work hard the whole week and then spoil it by not preparing properly before the game.

When I believe in something, I support it fully. On that note, I totally don't support Velcro shoes.

Films don't decide my whole life. They are just a part of who I am. What I do in my personal life should be of no concern to the filmmakers or the fans.

It is far wiser to ask for a question than an answer. When you think you have all the answers, it simply means you have run out of questions.

With the understanding that you will face tough times and amazing experiences, you must also commit to the adventure. Just have faith in the skills and the knowledge you've been blessed with and go.

I have food every day on the table, I have a family, friends, health - all the things without which it wouldn't matter how many roles I get to play.

Everything is humble and positive energy.

Thoughts become perception, perception becomes reality. Alter your thoughts, alter your reality.