I think skating helped me find myself.
I really loved what the guys were doing more than anything, how high they jumped, how effortless it was.
As a young child, I played the violin. I think that that started the spark
The ultimate goal should be doing your best and enjoying it.
In 1968, in the midst of the tumultuous 1960s, the Olympics were much more than just another event
It's a level of strength and character that few of us can imagine; a grace under pressure that few of us will ever attain. It's why an Olympic gold medal would not have made us love or admire her more.