57 Quotes by Mary Lou Retton

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    I usually don’t mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it’s time to seek shelter.

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    There can be distractions, but if you’re isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition.

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    Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn’t go hand-in-hand with financial success.

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