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

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.

You got to get lucky because it lasts for a week and a lot of things can happen in a week.

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.

I have a very close friendship with the skaters.

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

We had a party with the rest of the skaters in our trailer and then the next day we were off to see Jimmy Carter. And then we had the World Championships the next weekend, so not a lot of chance to catch up.