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I don't think I've ever not gotten nervous. When you work so hard for one special day or routine, you want to perform it better than you ever have. We always say at our gym, If you lose the nerves, you lose the sport.

Shawn Johnson

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Shawn Johnson
Age: 32
Born: 1992
Born: January 19
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