The past couple years training with Kurt have really brought inspiration into my skating.
Kristi YamaguchiThe skaters a lot of times do their own hair and makeup before they compete. That was always kind of a ritual...that calming, quiet time where you can just do your hair and makeup. And then I would always lace up my right skate before my left one.
Kristi YamaguchiThe good feeling I get from contributing rivals anything I felt on the Olympic stand in Albertville.
Kristi YamaguchiAt 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.
Kristi Yamaguchi