Oksana Baiul Quotes

One shouldn't be afraid to lose; this is sport. One day you win; another day you lose. Of course, everyone wants to be the best. This is normal. This is what sport is about. This is why I love it.

No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.

I took some time off to enjoy my life, but figure skating is something I love and something I will continue doing for the rest of my life.

Pairs skating and singles are two different things. Although some skaters have achieved this successfully, it is a very difficult transition. You’re looking at double work.

First, I have to thank God for giving me the gift that he did as well as a second chance for a better life.

I wish I could compete again, but my good feeling is, these competitions are better as exhibitions.

I don't care what the critics say or think because I care for and love my fans.

Now, I don't make decisions as fast as I used to.

People really do spend a lot of money on their pets - sometimes more then themselves.

I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes.

Also, I gained lots of weight between ages 18-20 because I was drinking alcohol at night. Alcohol has lots of calories and that does not help.

my mother will never leave me. We're together. She will always stay in my heart.

I use Graf Edmonton for boots and John Wilson blades.

I want kids to enjoy skating and I think it's a great workout.

My weaknesses are my jumps. The reason is that although I land them in practice, when I actually compete or perform, I should let my body go and stabilize my mind better. Also, I need to work on not letting negative thoughts and emotions get to me on the ice.

I like to listen to different kinds of music - it just depends on my mood. I love Madonna, Russian singers... I like the Rolling Stones a lot!

Actually I dance really well on the floor.

I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.

I will try to make a doll of Oksana with a little dog.

Professional competitions are overrated.

I have a lot of different stages in my life when training has been easy or hard. Now, it seems that I have been training for so long that it has become almost second nature to me.

One of my favorite vacation places is Miami, because of the people, the water and the beach - of course - and the architecture on Miami Beach is so wonderful.

...Competitive Skaters must be prepared for a lot of work, challenges, self-discipline, and motivation. The desire must be there, but more importantly, your love for the sport.

Olympic Gold changed me and my life dramatically. I became a celebrity overnight and people see me as a famous skater, not a real person.

I wish I could say it's easy, but honestly, to get ready for a big championship is not as easy as it seems.

I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape.

And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.

I come to Fashion Week events in New York City twice a year.