Skating was something I really wanted to do; my parents knew nothing about it. They said they'd support me as long as I was trying my hardest and enjoying it.

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

Figure skaters have awful perceptions of hockey players.

The past couple years training with Kurt have really brought inspiration into my skating.

I don't mind the sparkle - I think it's kind of a tradition in skating. I don't think the men really need sparkles, but for the women it's part of the glamour of our sport.

I'd try to channel my nervous energy in a positive way into strength and endurance. It didn't always work.

Dorothy Hamill was my big idol as a kid. She'd won the Olympics in 1976. She was America's sweetheart with her personality, her talent, her haircut.