Who cares if somebody dances better? Doing my very best is rewarding internally.

I wanted to play football or be a boxer, but my dad didn't want that because of all the impact. But in 1992 I was watching short track, and it was obscure, but they looked like superheroes in their tight outfits, and I thought it was amazing. I wanted to do that. I made the national team at 14.

I love to shop. Clothes, electronics, and I love jewelry, especially yellow gold.

I could never focus on my upper body as a skater, so I'm enjoying having symmetrical upper and lower body muscle.

I believe my father has and always will be the strongest influence in my life, as he has guided me on many paths.

U.S. Speedskating has been riddled with problems since when I started my career, and we were always able to look past that. When it came down to performing on the ice, regardless of funding issues, we were always able to make it happen. And that's what it's all about.

I know exactly what I'm doing on the ice, and I'm in my element.