I'd rather get a nice warmup suit. That's something I can use. Gold medals just sit there. When I get old, maybe I could sell them if I need the money.

In general, I enjoy athletes who have a strong character who let their abilities speak for themselves.

You don't really want to load up a whole lot, probably anything more than four hours before the race. I needed something to make me feel full, but I certainly didn't want it to make me feel stuffed.

I would recommend anybody who gets a chance to see short track skating, make it a point to go out there when Apolo is skating because you won't see anybody better.

I have a very close friendship with the skaters.

On today's athletes: I wish I could turn back the clock a little bit so I'd have a chance to cut it up with those guys.

Sports and politics don't mix.