And the fact that I liked to show off and be the center of attention really lends itself to figure skating very well.

The Olympics in '80 was phenomenal. It was my favorite memory of all competitive events, because it was brand new and it was exciting.

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

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

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

I started skating and I kind of liked it because I could run circles around the guys that wouldn't pick me to play baseball.

Rationality is not one of this industry's attributes.