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.

My goal is the same as every year - to not hurt myself.

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

Eventually I'd like to have a family. I'd like to not be limping around when I'm 50 years old.

The same people who recognize I came out with no medals should recognize I could have won three.

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

I had to think about ankle torsion, where the screws are on the ski, how that affects the forces going into the ski and how the ski bends, your leverage points. It was a challenge. I was having the greatest time, making the mistakes, crashing.