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.

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

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 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!

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

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