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

Fame is a very confusing thing, because you are recognized by a lot of people that you've never seen before, and they're at a great advantage.

I'm very accessible. I don't get into this ego thing.

When you're expected to win and you have the press saying that you are going to win the Olympic gold medal, and you're the only sure thing in the Olympics, it can undermine your confidence.

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

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

Half of figure skating is opinion, convincing judges.