The way I judge myself is not on how many World Cups I can win in a row.
When you back off, it's easier to do mistakes. For me it's better to ski fast.
It is not that I don't recognize the danger in ski racing, but that I don't fear the consequences.
I like to keep my private life private for the most part.
I simply think things through, and I look at problems. One thing I pride myself on is the ability to connect unconnected thoughts and come up with new, unique thoughts.
Some of them I probably would like. Some of my fans probably beat their wives or run over little kids and they just happen to watch me on TV and like the way I ski. Obviously I clearly wouldn't like that person if I knew 'em better.