I've always worked closely with the designers and whoever's making the costumes. Comfort is the last thing you want on your mind when you're competing. In an ideal situation, you'll have something where you'll put it on and you're fine and you don't have to worry about it at all.

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

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.

I'm kind of a homebody. My husband says I like to just stay home and do nothing, but that's just how I am.

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.

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 never wanted to feel I hadn't worked hard enough.