I had a ninth grade teacher who told me I was much smarter and much better than I was allowing myself to be.

I graduated a the top of my class in the '84 Olympic Games; I won a gold medal.

I don't want to look back-I want to keep looking ahead. I'd hate for my defining moment to be my past.

I didn't want to be the sissy figure skater, you know.

Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless.

The high road is always respected. Honesty and integrity are always rewarded.

So as an amateur Olympic competitor I loved criticism, because it made me better. But now as a professional I don't really know how to channel it or where to take it, so I don't take it quite as well.