I've always wanted to play a role in inspiring people to be better, to live higher quality lives and to feel good about the way that they look and feel.

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

I have a scar on my left thigh, kind of almost near my knee. I essentially fell in the 2002 Olympics and when I hit the wall - because of the impact - my right leg kind of came in at like a knife-type angle and stabbed my leg with my own skate blade.

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

If you put your mind to something, if you give 100 percent, if you sacrifice, and if you dedicate yourself, anything is truly possible.

My girlfriend has been the ice.