I never really like to skate in an empty ice rink; I always need the attention of an audience.

Figure skating is a mixture of art and sport.

The desire to really compete again has been there for a long time.

Sometimes, success almost haunts you. You want to be the best at everything you do and know you have to work hard.

I learned not to depend on other people. I needed support, but it's you who has to go out and deliver.

When I get up, I have a cup of coffee, surf the Internet, then do a half-hour run.

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