I have always thought that being a good American is appreciating the world, not just your own country.

I am an American man, and in America, we still think of figure skaters as little girls in pretty, sparkly dresses - I worked very hard to change the perception and image of figure skating, and I think I've done a great job on my end, but in figure skating, taste needs to evolve.

If just one person, one child who is made to feel isolated, looks at me and sees that it is okay to be your own person and walk down your own path, then everything I have ever gone through will be worth it.

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

Anytime you get men in glitter, it's a flamboyant occasion!

Every little boy should be so lucky as to turn into me.

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.’