There's a lot of emotions that always come out after a skate of a lifetime. I always start crying because there is so much buildup to that competition.

The one who wins all the time is great and powerful, but the one who had been trampled on and fallen is who I admire the most

When I was younger, I always dreamed of being a legend, to be remembered in figure skating.

I always thought after 2002 that I'd hang up my skates and turn professional and just go on tour and do shows. But I don't know when it is enough. I mean, I still enjoy it. I'm the luckiest girl alive that I get to perform in front of thousands of people, do what I love doing.

When I look back at the world championships, I know there's a lot of room for improvement, I'm always up for a challenge. The Olympics, they don't define me, I've had some good and some bad. But it's all about the Olympic experience.

I actually prefer soothing music - and maybe that's the skater in me.

Work hard, be yourself, and have fun!