Half of figure skating is opinion, convincing judges.

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

I was more interested in skating and the girls and traveling than I was in calculus.

Most other competitions are individual achievements, but the Olympic Games is something that belongs to everybody.

When you turn professional, you become an entertainer, and like every other entertainer, you don't want to get a bad review.

Male figure skating is different than female figure skating; we're not America's sweetheart.

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