I was a tomboy who liked to play rough just like my two older brothers. That's probably why I liked the athletic part of skating - especially the jumping!

Even now I can't describe why I love skating so much.

People are really sick of seeing the winner not win and what the public thinks should happen.

I started skating when I was six years old.

I worked also, doing things such as our paper route and, later on, waitressing.

I like to try all kinds of styles so it always challenges me and forces me to try to look different.

Even now, my husband Jerry, our son Matthew and I live only five minutes away from my parents home, and my brothers live about ten minutes away. It's been great having such a supportive family.