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Carly Patterson: I've been able to do so many things that most people don't get to do. I have always loved being in the spotlight, and I never want to leave it!
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Carly Patterson: Getting the gold was so cool. I mean, I've always dreamed of being an Olympic champion, and to do it my first time was just awesome, and when I was standing on the podium, watching our flag go up, and listening to the national anthem, it was one of the best feelings ever.
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Carly Patterson: (at age 17, when she considered competing in the 2008 Olympics) Well, for me, with gymnastics, I love the challenge of it, and I love to compete and win, so it probably won't be too hard for me to get back in shape. I mean, it'll probably take a little while, but I can usually get myself back pretty quickly.