Once the season starts for me, there isn't a change in my focus, just a change in my tactics and strategies.

I couldn't be happier with where my life's at right now. I have great partners, I have great stimulating relationships on the business side of things, I've been really busy and productive.

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

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.

One kid's old, used-up equipment is another kid's brand-new, awesome, awesome equipment.

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.

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