I am often criticized for spending too much time off the ice, but if you were in my shoes, you'd see how necessary it is.

I've always wanted to make a music video with skating and different imagery, something very artistic.

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

I love the Olympic Games. The Olympics are an event that few can fathom but all can enjoy, and that's why athletes work our whole lives to put on the greatest show on Earth.

To me, figure skating is an art form, and that's what I always try to bring in, even to my competitive programs.

I'm not commercial, I'm not for Special K cereal and I'm not a Wheaties boy; I'm a little bit more avant-garde, a little bit more out there.

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