It is not that I don't recognize the danger in ski racing, but that I don't fear the consequences.

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

Some people say I make mistakes. I just say that this is the secret of enjoying life. I hate monotony. Why don't they leave me freedom of choice? People want to impose choices which aren't necessarily mine. That's the mistake people make.

There's been times when I've been in really tough shape at the top of the course. Talk about a hard challenge right there. I mean, if you ever tried to ski when you're wasted, it's not easy. Try and ski a slalom when … you hit a gate less than every one a second, so it's risky, you know. You're putting your life at risk there. It's like driving drunk only there's no rules about it in ski racing.

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

I like to keep my private life private for the most part.

I'm still having fun and as long as skiing is enjoyable, I'm going to continue to do it.