my mother will never leave me. We're together. She will always stay in my heart..

I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music..

Also, I gained lots of weight between ages 18-20 because I was drinking alcohol at night. Alcohol has lots of calories and that does not help..

My weaknesses are my jumps. The reason is that although I land them in practice, when I actually compete or perform, I should let my body go and stab….

I took some time off to enjoy my life, but figure skating is something I love and something I will continue doing for the rest of my life..

People really do spend a lot of money on their pets - sometimes more then themselves..

I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape..

Pairs skating and singles are two different things. Although some skaters have achieved this successfully, it is a very difficult transition. You’re ….

One shouldn't be afraid to lose; this is sport. One day you win; another day you lose. Of course, everyone wants to be the best. This is normal. This….

Olympic Gold changed me and my life dramatically. I became a celebrity overnight and people see me as a famous skater, not a real person..

And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher..

I have a lot of different stages in my life when training has been easy or hard. Now, it seems that I have been training for so long that it has beco….

...Competitive Skaters must be prepared for a lot of work, challenges, self-discipline, and motivation. The desire must be there, but more importantl….

Actually I dance really well on the floor..

One of my favorite vacation places is Miami, because of the people, the water and the beach - of course - and the architecture on Miami Beach is so w….

I don't care what the critics say or think because I care for and love my fans..

I like to listen to different kinds of music - it just depends on my mood. I love Madonna, Russian singers... I like the Rolling Stones a lot!.

No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody..

I come to Fashion Week events in New York City twice a year..

I use Graf Edmonton for boots and John Wilson blades..

I wish I could say it's easy, but honestly, to get ready for a big championship is not as easy as it seems..