I didn't get into skating to be famous.

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.

Immediately after the Olympics, I was pretty fatigued.

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

I have a very close friendship with the skaters.

Cyclists, I work with a number of cyclists. They are great athletes; they are great aerobic athletes. If you ask them to hit a baseball or golf ball, they can't do that.

Sports and politics don't mix.