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.

Every day, someone realizes a dream. I believe dreams help light our darkness and give us the push we need to move across the rink of life.

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 always try to start out with some type of goal. Then I work backward and think of what I need to do to get there, and give myself smaller goals that are more immediate

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.

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.

In terms of my career, having the gold definitely changed my life. The Olympics are different, you know? They're every four years and it's such a small group.