In 1968, in the midst of the tumultuous 1960s, the Olympics were much more than just another event

I think exercise tests us in so many ways, our skills, our hearts, our ability to bounce back after setbacks. This is the inner beauty of sports and competition, and it can serve us all well as adult athletes.

My sport taught me what I could do with my talents, whether in the rink or in the rest of my life

I think skating helped me find myself.

Love your sport. Never do it to please someone else; it has to be yours. That is all that will justify the hard work. Compete against yourself, not others, for that is who is truly your best competition.

The first thing is to love your sport. Never do it to please someone else. It has to be yours.

The ultimate goal should be doing your best and enjoying it.