The sound of the blades on the ice in the morning is like smelling fresh coffee.
I didn't think I'd become an actress after the Olympics, but then I did a little bit and I really enjoyed it.
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.
"Every time I'm out there, I'm grateful. It's more of a feeling of just
being lucky. And maybe that shows in my skating." (On having sucessful
hip surgery, which prevented a career ending injury)
It used to be that I wanted to be taller. Once I made 5-foot-1, I was happy.
Over the years, God and St. Therese have kept me going no matter how bad things were.
"I'll be on a plane or something saying, 'Oh, my gosh, can you believe
it?' I have to think about it to really realize it's happened." (On
winning the Olympic Gold Medal)