At 6 years old, the ice became a place for me to express myself. Because I was so shy off the ice, it became my safe haven, with music and freedom and self-expression. That was my emotional outlet.

One of my mottos not only just in skating but in life in general and I try to enforce it as well, is like no regrets and just like going for it.

Once you have a child, your heart is forever outside your body. I totally understand that now.

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.

I feel like I missed out on the regular high school social life, but that's the way I chose to be.

Winning in women's singles felt surreal. I felt that everything I had done - the hard work, the tough times - was all worth it.

I'm always looking for inspiring ways to stay motivated and stay active.