If you look at all the sports in China, the government is extremely involved and they are extremely proud of their athlete.

- Patrick Chan

I tried all kinds of sports when I was a kid, like soccer and tennis and golf, and, in fact, started skating to be able to play hockey.

- Patrick Chan

I know that, in hockey, the object of the game is simple in that you have to get the puck into the net. With figure skating, it's not as simple, and …

- Patrick Chan

Experience is a funny thing. You dont always have it when you need it.

- Patrick Chan

I love figure skating and what I am able to express creatively. I want to leave a legacy in the sport.

- Patrick Chan

I do love video games. But after a while, you feel like you really need to get up and do something.

- Patrick Chan

I skate just to satisfy my own desire and not care about other peoples desire for me to do well.

- Patrick Chan