Despite all the pressure and the caliber of accomplishment, I still can honestly say that it's not all about winning.

At this point in my career, I have the privilege of choosing my partners. In the beginning, you more or less take what comes in the door - or what matches up with your brand. But you're always subject to what's available, especially in the ski world where there are not infinite choices, especially on the fashion side.

It's nice, being brought up with no money at all. It's just not how I measure success, so that makes it a bunch easier.

When you back off, it's easier to do mistakes. For me it's better to ski fast.

Sometimes I'm disciplined, but I like to be a total slacker, too. I party hard, but I train hard.

I've been myself my whole life.

Arousal-control has been an issue for me since the beginning of my career.