My mother introduced me to many different things, and figure skating was one of them. I just thought that it was magical having to glide across the ice.

So I went for engineering, specifically product design, which I enjoyed.

I want people to know when I'm taking care of them I'll give it all that I've got.

I was always very strong in math, physics and calculus.

I begged my mom to let me start skating.

You can accomplish anything with pure persistence and drive.

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.