The sound of the blades on the ice in the morning is like smelling fresh coffee.

I am very competitive, so when I fail I use what I learned from that mishap to fuel success.

Getting through a workout is just very fulfilling. That 'Ah, I didn't want to do it but I did it and now I feel 10 times better.'

I can't even imagine what it's like and right now I'm like in shock, I can't believe that I'm Olympic Champion.

Acting is easier than skating in ia way and harder in other aspects. In skating, you get one chance, and with acting you get to do it over and over.

It used to be that I wanted to be taller. Once I made 5-foot-1, I was happy.

Career-wise, I was not the most naturally talented ice skater. Of course I had a knack for it , but practice was always the answer for me. I needed to put in the time to get back the confidence that led me to Olympic gold.