Rationality is not one of this industry's attributes.

A bad attitude is the only true handicap.

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

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

What was really funny is that as I got older all those guys who called me a sissy in junior high school wanted me to be their best friend because they wanted to meet all the girls that I knew in figure skating.

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

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