When I was skating you had to participate in every thing.

Then going out on the ice usually about 15 minutes before and certain things I would do for the different races, aspects that you run through your mind.

I have a very close friendship with the skaters.

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

I'm not a big fan of those who are egotistical and so outspoken.

It is not the events in our life that define our character, but how we deal with them.

I mean you got to thank your parents for giving you the right genes.