What makes you really come together under pressure is determination and focus and toughness.

I watch a lot of professional skating, and I am really looking forward to going to nationals.

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.

Being an Olympian, I always have this strong belief in excellence.

You can accomplish anything with pure persistence and drive.

I begged my mom to let me start skating.