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Q: "Do you like spinach?"
Kaela, 9, TN
A: I like it in salads. – Harlie
Q: "Who is your biggest celebrity crush?"
Stephanie, 14, UT
A: I like Orlando Bloom. – Harlie
Q: "Do you like being Asian and different? I do."
Jessica, 10, FL
A: I was born in New York, so I don't feel that different. – Harlie
Q: "Do you like makeup? I like it a little."
Sarah, 13, NY
A: I don't really wear makeup, except for fun when my friends and I get together. – Harlie
Q: "You do not have a back yard?"
Nicole, 9, TX
A: Nope! I live in New York City in an apartment. There is a park across the street where I can play. I meet my friends there and we have a lot of fun. – Harlie
Q: "Do you like to dance?"
Florencia, 8, VA
A: Yes, but everyone says I look silly dancing. I think I'm pretty good and I enjoy it, so I don't care. – Harlie
Q: "I am mostly like you except the whole chinese veg-out thing, are you really a vegetarian, like no meat?"
Sophie, 10 CA
A: I don't eat meat right now because I don't like it. I actually love stir fried tofu with veggies. I'll eat any kind of cheese too, although I get a stomachache sometimes from it. Being a vegetarian drives my parents crazy because they have to cook differently for me. They are hoping it's just a "phase" I am going through. – Harlie
Q: "Who is your favorite Gymnast? Mine is Carly Paterson."
Tiffany, 9, MI
A: Olga Korbut, hands down. I know she's pretty old, but I think she is so unique and tried doing things that no gymnasts or coaches ever thought of before. She invented moves that people didn't think could possibly be done. She really led the way for gymnastics as we know it today. There are a bunch of books out there about her and I think she's great! – Harlie
Q: "How old are you & when is your b-day?"
Katie, 10, TN
A: I'm eleven. My birthday is December 12th. My horoscope sign is Sagittarius (the "Archer"). – Harlie
Q: "What is the name of your dog?"
Carolyn, 10, NY
A: I have a maltese dog named Rocky. He's on a diet. He weighs 8 pounds and he should only weigh 5. So that's pretty big for a little dog! He's really cute and I carry him around everywhere I go. – Harlie
Q: "What is your favorite kind of dog?"
Greer, 9, OH
A: A maltese. That's what my cute white dog named Rocky is. – Harlie
Q: "I love gymnastics, but I can't get started. Where do I go to find a place to get started?"
Katie, 11, WA
A: For starters, you can try your local YMCA or gym to start lessons. Here in the city, a lot of the YMCA's have gymnastics classes and when you think you're ready you can join the team. ^_^– Harlie
Q: "What do you like to read?"
Diana, 10, TX
A: I read a ton of comic books. I think the drawings are really cool. My mom always says it's so important to read, ANYTHING. Of course I read books for school. I really like mysteries. – Harlie
Q: "Do you like to go bike riding?"
Marissa, 11, PA
A: I love it. Riding in the city can be dangerous which is why I go with my Dad along the promenade next to the East River. We can ride almost the whole length of Manhattan if we want. It's so much fun!! – Harlie
Q: "What's your real name?"
Whitney, 10, FL
A: Harlie Rose – Harlie
Q: "Have you ever been to Chicago before?"
Ali, 11, ID
A: I've never been to Chicago. I hear it's even colder than NYC and really windy. My mom has been there before on a business trip. – Harlie
Q: "What state are you from?"
Emily, 8, WA
A: I was born in New York state. – Harlie
Q: "Do you ever get bored and have nothing to do when your friends are not around?"
Nesha, 11, TX
A: Not really. When I 'm by myself, I always find something to do. I like to draw to, so I make up my own comic book characters and invent stories about them.– Harlie
Q: "What is your fave trick in gymnastics?"
Anna, 9, WI
A: My favorite trick is a side aerial. For some reason this trick makes me feel the most free… like flying. For me it's the feeling. It's so different from summis where you are so tight. Layouts are pretty cool too! – Harlie
Q: "I love gymnastics too and also cheerleading I have been doing them for a long time but I have a problem (weight) I am overweight and my coach said so but I can still do all my stunts but how can I lose the weight?"
Morgan, 12, OH
A: I'm so glad to hear that you are a gymnast and cheerleader. Some people might think that if they were overweight they wouldn't be able to do this kind of sport. You're proving that gymnastics is all about determination and understanding what your body can do. It's really great that you keep working out but you should check with your doctor to see what is the best way for you to get to the weight you want to be. Good Luck! Let me know how it goes. – Harlie
Q: "How are you so flexible?"
Lanie, 9, AZ
A: I have to say that I am one of those really lucky people who is just born flexible. I'm also double jointed and can do really strange things with my shoulder blades. It creeps my mom out! But anyway, yeah, I have a really flexible back which really helps, but I still do a lot of stretching - that's really important no matter how flexible you are. – Harlie
Q: "Are you a real person, or just a character whoever made this website thought up?"
Charlotte, NY
A: I am a real girl. My aunt is the artist who drew me and my cute dog Rocky. I help her out a lot with ideas for the website. – Harlie
Q: "Hey Harlie! Just wanted to tell you that my b-day is the same as yours! Also I was wondering if you had ever been to I Illinois? If so how was it and where did you go?"
Felisha, 13, IL
I have never been to Illinois. – Harlie
Q: "What is your favorite movie?"
Sally, 10, NE
A: My favorite movie is The Rescuers – Harlie
Q: "How often do you do gymnastics?"
Richelle, 13, WI
A: I do it two times a week – Harlie
Q: "Do you speak different languages Harlie?"
Shay, 10, TX
A: I am bilingual and I speak Chinese with my mom and her siblings. – Harlie
Q: "What characteristic makes a good friend?"
Sarah, 11, TX
A: Caring, thoughtfulness, sense of humor, and trusting – Harlie
Q: "Are you an artist?"
Heather, 8, NY
A: Yes siree! – Harlie
Q: "Do you ice skate? "
Sara, 9, ID
A: Of course I do!! I go to the Wolman Rink in Central Park in NYC – Harlie
Q: "Do you like the same food type americans like, even though you are chinese?"
nikki, 6, OH
A: Of course!! I was born in America, so I'm American too. – Harlie
Q: "Have you been to Niagra Falls?"
jasmine brown, 10, MI
A: Not yet, but hopefully one day. – Harlie
Q: "Whats your favorite sport?"
meredith, 11, NC
A: My favorite sport is gymnastics. – Harlie
Q: "What is your favorite kind of dog?"
Emily, 11, MN
A: A white tea cup Maltese (like Rocky!) – Harlie
Q: "Have you ever been to Thailand? I have it is the best in the world!!"
Chelsea, 11, UL
A: No, but I have been to Hong Kong – Harlie
Q: "Do you have a nickname? My friends calls me Princess Angel Star."
Vicki, 10, CA
A: Olie Bo is a nickname I am called sometimes – Harlie
Q: "You say junk food is your secret passion on the second page of the "More About Me". What kinds of junk food do you like?"
Zoe, 11, PA
A: I love Funyuns, candy canes, now and laters, charleston chews, gushers. – Harlie
Q: "What kind of comic books do you like to read? I like to read archie comics."
Cecilia, 10, TX
A: >I like to read Teen Titans and JLA-Justice league of America – Harlie
Q: "Do you like Lindsay Lohan?"
Liv, 10, CA
A: No! – Harlie
Q: "It must be so cool to live in New York! I want to go there so bad! What is your favorite part about it?"
Lena, 12, TX
A: There's always something to do. – Harlie
Q: "Have you ever been to Chinatown?"
samantha, 12, CO
A: All the time! I love it there. – Harlie
Q: "Whats your favorite flower? Mine is the tiger lilly."
taylor, 11, IL
A: Mine is a rose because that's my middle name. – Harlie
Q: "Are you adopted? My sister is adopted from China."
Kailee, 11, VA
A: No I am not adopted. My grandmother is from Hong Kong. – Harlie
Q: "In N.Y.C., is there great shopping?"
Emilie, 8, CA
A: You betcha!! There is something for everyone. – Harlie
Q: "Don't you ever get tired of writing all these answers to us?"
taylor, 11, IL
A: I think it's really fun because there are so many interesting questions! – Harlie
Q: "Do kids make fun of you because you are from China? Kids make fun of me. Can you help me? "
nabi, 9, IL
A: Kids don't make fun of me because where I live, there are so many different kids from different cultures. If someone makes fun of you then you might want to ask them why. If you don't feel comfortable then talk with your parents or school counselor. – Harlie
Q: "What is your fav. color and number?"
Nazia, 12, NY
A: My favorite color is red and lucky number is seven. – Harlie
Q: "Do you have a brother?"
Ashlyn, 7, SC
A: No – Harlie
Q: "What food is your favorite? Which food do you not like?"
Lauren, 8, UL
A: I love rice and soy sauce and I hate lasagne. – Harlie
Q: "Are you more of a girl-girl or a tomboy?"
marley, 12, AR
A: I'm really in between – Harlie
Q: "I love to Hardy Boys books. What is your favorite kind of Chapter book?"
Kylie, 10, PA
A: Walk to Moons is my favorite chapter book – Harlie
Q: "What is your favorite place to chill out at?"
bria, 11, CA
A: I love to go to Chinatown and go shopping and eat dumplings. There's a place that I can get 5 dumplings for $1.00. – Harlie
Q: "Why is your hair so short?"
Abby, 8, MA
A: I was tired of long hair and wanted to do something different. – Harlie
Q: "Does your hair ever get very long?"
sadie, 10, WI
A: It used to be really long when I was little. – Harlie
Q: "Since you like to read comic books, have you ever drawn your own comics?"
fay Lee, 11, MN
A: I love drawing anime – Japanese animations. Miss O and I drew a comic on what dogs do when their owners are not home. – Harlie
Q: "Harlie is a really cool name. I totally dig it! ; } Do you like your name? Where did you get your totally cute dog?!"
Jubilee, 14, HI
A: I love my name and would like to meet somebody with the same name as me. I got my doggie in Long Island, NY – Harlie
Q: "Does Rocky have any friends?"
Katelyn, 8, CA
A: He has a cousin dog named Trixie who lives in Los Angeles. He only gets to see him over Christmas. – Harlie
Q: "Do you like to play tennis? I love to play tennis!"
vanessa, 12, NY
A: I don't like to play tennis, sorry!! – Harlie
Q: "What show on t.v. do you like?"
Gilda, 9, CA
A: I like Teen Titans, Who's line is it anyway, and Grounded for life – Harlie
Q: "Since you live in New York, have you ever had your house robbed or anything?"
Bethany, 12, CA
A: No. – Harlie
Q: "When did you start gymnastics? Can you do a back handspring? And how many routines have you done?"
rachel, 7, OH
A: I started gymnastics when I was seven. Yes, I can do a back handspring. And I've done countless routines. – Harlie
Q: "Do you like hanging out with your friends or your family better?"
Sierra, 10, FL
My friends ^_^ – Harlie
Q: "Do you have any brothers or sisters, how old are they, and are you the oldest?"
Angela, 7& 1 quart, IL
A: I am the only child. – Harlie
Q: "I think that you are like soooo cool! I dont have a computer, or my own phone...my parents will not let me get them, is it cool having an awesome phone? Is it cool having your own computer?"
Sarah, 10, MD
A: >It's really cool (but it's just stuff, so it's not like I'm a better person for it or anything), but since I live in NYC it's really important to have a cell phone so my parents can always get in touch with me. – Harlie
Q: "Where you live in NYC do your friends live by you or do they live far away from you?"
kaitlyn, 11, SD
A: I live in Midtown – the middle of Manhattan. One of my friends live upstairs from me in the same apartment and my other friends are spread out. – Harlie
Q: "I love gymnastics too, but I can't think of any new routines for shows and stuff like that. Where do you get your inspiration?"
Chelsie, 10, KY
A: I watch the old routines of my favorite gymnast, Olga Korbut, on video, as well as some of the younger gymnasts that I meet, like Jacquelyn Johnson. – Harlie
Q: "Did you ever get hurt doing gymnastics? What happened?"
Natalie, 8, PA
A: Yes, I sprained my ankle doing a double twist dismount off the balance beam. – Harlie
Q: "Do you play an instrument? If so, what is it? I play the clarinet. It is SO much fun! You should try it some time!"
Emily, 11, NY
A: I can play the electric guitar a little. – Harlie
Q: "Do you have any brothers and sisters? If so, how many of each?"
Ashley, 10, DE
A: Nope. Only child. – Harlie
Q: "You look really skinny. How much do you weigh?"
Carra, 9, NE
A: I weigh 84 pounds. Pretty average. – Harlie
Q: "Have you ever had a fight with a friend?"
Brooke, 10, MN
A: Yes, but nothing serious. I prefer to call them disagreements. – Harlie
Q: "What are your 3 fave things?"
Alexis, 8, KS
A: My dog, Rocky, gymnastics, and manga. – Harlie
Q: "I do gymnastics. Are you good at bars?"
Morgan, 6, FL
A: I love bars! I've been working on a giant full turn to Tkatchev release on the uneven bars. – Harlie
Q: "Will your parents let you have a party when they're not there?"
Catherine, 9, GA
A: I'm allowed to have a few friends over while they're out, but not a full-blown party. At least, I don't think so. (I never asked!) – Harlie
Q: "Hey harlie.does your parents drive you nuts sometimes? mine does."
mia, 7, CA
A: I think everyone can say that they've been driven nuts by their parents at some point in time. – Harlie
Q: "What music do you like?"
shanna, 11, IL
A: I like a lot of music, but I'm really into the UK girl group, Sugababes, at the moment. – Harlie
Q: "What type of Chinese do you speak?"
Tammy, 10, MA
A: I speak Cantonese. – Harlie
Q: "Have you tried drawing a comic?"
fay lee, 11, ND
A: Yes, I draw manga. – Harlie
Q: "Hey! I am a level 10 gymnast and I just wanted to know what is your favorite event?"
Taylor, 14, TN
A: I guess it's a tie between the uneven bars and floor exercises. – Harlie
Q: "Have you heard of Hayao Miyazaki films? Do you like them?"
Ellie, 10, WA
A: Yes! He made my favorite anime, My Neighbor Totoro. – Harlie
Q: "Do you have family from china?"
simona, 6, TX
A: Yes, my mom's parents are from Hong Kong. – Harlie
Q: "Do you talk to your family a lot in Chinese?"
Sydney, 10, TX
A: Yes. Half of the time, that's what we speak at home. – Harlie
Q: "How many places have you traveled to?"
victoria, 8, LA
A: I've been to Hong Kong and Toronto. – Harlie
Q: "What are your three favorite things?"
Alexis,8, KS
Gymnastics, anime, and my dog, Rocky! – Harlie
Q: "Do you do karate? I do."
marykate, 6, OH
A: >I took a couple of classes of Kung Fu once. But now I just watch it in movies. – Harlie
Q: "Do you enjoy music and play guitar?"
Amber, 10, IL
A: I enjoy music a lot. I play a little guitar. – Harlie
Q: "Have you ever played Sudoku? It is a very famous game and I love it!"
Tess, 9, FL
A: I love it too! It's addictive! I have a book that has easy, medium, and hard puzzles. I can do easy and medium. – Harlie
Q: "Do you spend a lot of time with your family?"
Katie, 13, WV
A: Yes, we try to eat dinner together every day, and watch movies together. My parents, especially my mom, and my grandparents come to watch me do gymnastics. – Harlie
Q: "How many family members do you have? Do you have any sisters/brothers? If not, do you wish you did?"
Hannah, 12, OH
A: I'm an only child, for now. I like being an only child – Harlie
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