I have had a few turning points, the first day I entered a gymnastics school at age 6.
Nadia Comaneci

I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.
Nadia Comaneci

Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that now our country is democratic, and prospering, since the revolution in 1989.
Nadia Comaneci

Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win.
Nadia Comaneci

We are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity and commercial interests.
Nadia Comaneci

I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age.
Nadia Comaneci

Of course, most people remember that I received the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics competition.
Nadia Comaneci