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I wrote the book 'Grace, Gold & Glory' because I had to overcome many challenges and hardships. I wanted to share my story to let anyone facing hardships know that your dream is still possible.

Gabby Douglas

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Gabby Douglas
Age: 28
Born: 1995
Born: December 31
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I don't know where this is coming from. What's wrong with my hair? I'm like 'I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald or short, it doesn't matter about my hair. Nothing is going to change. I'm going to wear my hair like this during beam and bar finals. You might as well just stop talking about it.
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I accomplished something big and that's a memory I will never forget.
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I blast Northern Sky, by the Capital Kings, on the way there, but at the gym, I totally zone out.
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For me going down in history being the first black American to win the gold, I think more colored people are going to start coming to the gymnastics world and say 'okay, anything is possible. If Gabby did it, then I can do it too.'
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My message is to never quit, never give up. When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off.
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Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made.
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Serena Williams [ispires me]. The first time I met her, she was like, We should hang out and go to dinner, and I'm like, Uh, yeah! If you insist.
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I like to hike and play with my dogs and spend time with my family. We go out to family dinners a lot.
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I was just, you know, kind of getting racist jokes, kind of being isolated from the group. So it was definitely hard. I would come home at night and just cry my eyes out.
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My mom used to tell me when I was little, 'When it rains, it's God's manifestation - a big day's waiting to happen.'
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The most important thing is to believe in yourself and know that you can do it.
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I like squirrels. Theyre so adventurous.
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I don't like to try strange foods. I like to explore different foods, but if you ask me to eat crocodile or frogs... I'm like no. That's where I draw the line.
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It's very tough for me to focus. I'm like: 'Look, something shiny! No, focus. Oh, there goes a butterfly!'
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I would love to be remembered as someone who inspired young girls never to give up on their dreams.
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To win Olympic gold it takes a lot of HARDWORK, a lot of PASSION, a lot of SACRIFICES.
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Always be courageous and strong, & don't fear. You've got to be confident when you're competing. You've got to be a beast.
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I just spent my whole life training and focused on one thing, I really don't even think about after the fact! It's like, oh yeah, I have to do something after!
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You need your mom and dad to protect you. It means they love you so much. It was awesome she was backing me up and defending me.
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It is everything I thought it would be being the Olympic champion, it definitely is an amazing feeling. And I give all the glory to God. It's kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to him and the blessings fall down on me. Let all that I am praise the LORD may I never forget the good things He does for me.
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