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

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.

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

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

Figure skaters have awful perceptions of hockey players.

Now, I am thrilled to be a wife and mother, and I hope to be as good of a mother as my own mother, Carole.

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.