To me, skating should look effortless even when you're doing the hardest of elements.

Figure skating is theatrical. It's artistic. It's elegant. It's extremely athletic. And there's a very specific audience for that.

Figure skating is theatrical, and a part of it is wearing costumes. My costumes were very over-the-top and outrageous for figure skating. But for me, it's all beautiful. Even when nobody else believed they were beautiful, I felt beautiful in them.

We are each an army of one. March forward with your army, never let go of your future and never listen to idiots who tell you ‘no.’

I definitely don't think of myself as an actual male model. I'm far too short and my legs are far too muscular.

I think it is important for young people to see other young people on television doing something positive with their life, making positive changes and growing. I don't think there is enough of that on TV. I mean, we've got 'Jersey Shore,' and I don't know what that teaches young kids.

Don't bring a prop. It's almost like they were afraid nobody would know who they are.