In the women’s gymnastics, the story I most related to was that of Alicia Sacramone. After missing her mount on the balance beam, she still went on to do the rest of her routine.

When your world has just come crashing down around you – how do you find the courage to go on, and still perform, and still try to do your best. This ties in with “finish what you start”, but it’s also about the ability to dig deep down and find courage when you are faced with defeat. That’s what’s inspiring to me.

I always learn the most about someone when I see how he or she conducts himself/herself during adversity.

Of course, I’m Susan’s publisher – so, I am very acquainted with her work. And, I have learned a great deal from her.