I didn't want to skate for someone else or for certain marks.

With 30,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations from the seasonal flu, those numbers are certainly higher than what we've seen of the swine flu. Protecting yourself from both viruses is very important.

Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support.

I burnt myself out of skating. I was ready to focus on being a mom.

The good feeling I get from contributing rivals anything I felt on the Olympic stand in Albertville.

There are two or three performances in your life that are absolutely on, where all the planets are lined up for you and you feel you're invincible.

My experience at the 1992 Winter Olympics was my fulfillment of dreaming the Impossible Dream.