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

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

Always try to maintain complete tolerance and always make an effort to give people more then they expect.

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

From the fall of October, 1980 to March, 1984 I never lost a competition.

Refined indifference is a sports psychology precept: train like there's no tomorrow and then accept whatever happens. Once you step on the field realize that whatever is meant to be is meant to be.

A bad attitude is the only true handicap.