When you reach a certain level, you live in a bubble when all you think, dream and breathe is becoming the best athlete in the world.

I never had a serious injury that kept me out of a big competition. Now everyone has injuries - to their feet or their knees or their backs.

Figure skating is a mixture of art and sport.

I can't say, 'It doesn't matter if you win or lose.' It's not true. You go in to win.

Money was never the motivation. It never should be in sports.

When you reach a certain level, you live in a bubble when all you think, dream and breathe is becoming the best athlete in the world.

Almost nothing is presented to you on a silver platter. You have to really work for it.