As long as I leave my frustration behind, I know I am moving toward my goal again.

I love stepping onto the ice knowing I can create whatever I want or am feeling that day. It inspires me to be creative and artistic. It's a great therapeutic outlet to utilize both my heart and body at the same time.

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.

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

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.

I believe in myself and in Saint Therese.

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