At school I fought sometimes. Kids were saying that figure skating is sport for the girls. Then I had to prove them wrong.
Evgeni PlushenkoI think I was born to be a figure skater, I think it was fate, and I thank God for letting it happen.
Evgeni PlushenkoI skate for the fans. It's not as fun without them there supporting me. I get energy from them and I want to skate well for them. They relax me. They make me happy when I skate for them. I feel the Americans like me more and more each time I tour.
Evgeni Plushenko