There's a better way to speak out against President Putin and call out his bigotry for exactly what it is: speaking up for equal rights and educating people around the world about the persistence of homophobia. Rather than boycott, I, along with several amazing organizations including Athlete Ally and All Out, plan to use the Sochi Games as a teachable moment for the world.

I guess you can tease me about being a drama queen, because that did heighten the drama.

Well, unless you're Wayne Gretzky or Michael Jordan, you need the full support of your team.

The Games are just a nice, positive way to build friendships, camaraderie and, of course, self-esteem. Plus, the Games are a great opportunity for people to participate in sports who normally wouldn't.

Never underestimate your ability to make someone else's life better - even if you never know it.

I just did not discuss my personal life, my sexuality with the media. That was my policy.

In sports, people reach their peak very early. You have to move on. I don't know if I will ever surpass what I did at the Olympics, but I'm still doing the work I always wanted to do.