I just try to touch people's hearts in a way through skating, so they're not just witnessing a performance, they're feeling a performance and they're a part of it.

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

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

Rationality is not one of this industry's attributes.

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