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Did training in the same gym as Dominique Dawes affect your gymnastics and what was/is (i don't know if she still practices and competes) your relationship with her? Was she nice?
Dominique inspired me a lot with working out with her. She doesn't train anymore. We are good friends and she is a great person.

What is your favorite ice cream?
chocolate

I am preparing to try out for level 5 and was wondering if you have any tips for competitions? (Like how to keep your cool, how to deal with pressure, etc.)
When you're in the meet don't think about anyone else, only think about yourself and what you need to do.

What happened during the floor routine at the International Team Championships that caused such an uproar?
My start value isn't a 10.0 it's a 9.7 but I still got a low score and I don't know why.

I actually have two questions. First of all, what kind of music do you listen to? Second, I was wondering if you've ever been to Cumberland, since that is where I am from?
I listen to all kinds of music except that head banging music and some country songs. I have never been to Cumberland, but I hope some day I will.

Are you going to try to go to the Olympics?
I'll do my best to try and we'll see what happens.

What are you going to do when you are done with your career?
I want to go to college and be an elementary school teacher.

---April 29, 1999---

How tall are you?
5'0"

Who are your role models in gymnastics?
Dominique Dawes because she was my team mate.

What are your favorite websites?
I like the USA Gymnastics website (www.usa-gymnastics.org) to see what goes on.

What are your hobbies?
I collect pins, I like watching movies, and spending time with my family.

Are you good friends with any elite gymnasts? If so, who?
Yes, Elise Ray, Robin Phelps, Vanessa Atler, Jamie Dantzscher, Kristen Maloney, Alyssa Beckerman and, many more, but mostly Elise and Robin.

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What do you like to do in your free time?
In my free time I hang out with my friends, watch TV, go to the movies, or go to the mall.

What is your training schedule like?
My schedule for training is 6-8 before school and 3-8 after school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Wednesday I just go 3-8 in the afternoon, Friday I go 6-8 before school, and no afternoon, and Saturday I go 8 a.m.-1 p.m. And I have Sunday off. So I go 33 hours a week.

What is your gym's policy on people coming to watch workouts?
Well, no one's really come to watch workout so I'm not sure what the policy is. I'm sure that they can come watch from the waiting room, but can't come in to the gym.

Why did you start gymnastics?
I wanted to start gymnastics because I was jumping on the beds and running around doing little flips and cartwheels, so my parents put me in a class when I was 5 years old.

What is your favorite part of gymnastics?
My favorite part of gymnastics is going to the meets and meeting other athletes.

Do you have any advice for young gymnasts?
Hard work will pay off. It will work for any gymnast.

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