I just thought that it was magical having to glide across the ice.

My skating is a very emotional thing that comes from the heart, never doing it for the medal.

I am not really sure how I got interested in medicine.

Probably the '86 nationals. That was my first real national title and first real statement I ever made in figure skating, and my life changed after I returned.

For as long as I can really remember, I wanted to be a doctor.

It is great to be a part of the whole skating family, and it makes me feel ecstatic that my name will be among the greats of the sport.

Just because you didn't start out perfect doesn't mean you can't have an excellent result in the end.