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

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

My dad's great. He's my biggest supporter. He's always told me that whatever I choose to do, I can do it. I just gotta put my mind to it.

You can't dwell on what happened. You can't live even a moment stewing in bitterness.

Be YOU. Don't be someone else. YOU are a unique individual. Be proud... rock it loud.

If it wasn't for my sport and my father, I'd probably be a fallen statistic. I'd be dead; I'd be in jail. Luckily, I had a great dad in my life.