Michelle Kwan Quotes

I didn't lose the gold. I won the silver.

Winning is not about how many medals you get-it's about accomplishing goals and just being the best you can be!

I got a call this morning, and it was from Nancy Kerrigan, wishing me luck. She wished me luck and sent me all her good wishes.

The one who wins all the time is great and powerful, but the one who had been trampled on and fallen is who I admire the most

If you have nothing in life but a good friend, you're rich.

I don't know secret to success, but I'm pretty sure the closest thing is preparation

Don't focus on the negative things that can happen, just think about the positive things.

Skating is in my heart, not my head

When I was younger, I always dreamed of being a legend, to be remembered in figure skating.

At 13, I was fearless. I looked at everything so positive. When you're older and been through it all, you know how bad it can get. There is a fear of failing.

Work hard, be yourself, and have fun!

Skating has given me so much that it's priceless.

I needed to turn off the negative voice in my head - I was psyching myself out.

I actually prefer soothing music - and maybe that's the skater in me.

Sometimes my body is aching, but I always think, 'Why am I in this? Why do I love it so much?' That's what makes me persevere, that's what makes me keep on going.

You can always say, 'I wish I had landed that triple flip better, or I wish I didn't fall.' They're not regrets, just mistakes.

I skated like it's a sport, went for everthing and just gave it my best shot. It turned out freat. I had nothing to lose. You might be the best in your heart, but not in other people's sight.

There's a lot of emotions that always come out after a skate of a lifetime. I always start crying because there is so much buildup to that competition.

As I've gotten older and grown more independent, I think for myself, and that's how it should be.

What I love the most is getting on the ice and just popping in a fabulous CD and skating - all by myself, the rink completely empty, just me and the music.

I want to see how far I can train. I have to see how far my body will go.

I don't really remember a time younger than 5 years old that I didn't have skates on because all I can remember is every day, tying up my skates and a big smile on my face, excited to go on the ice.

When I feel like I'm in a rut, I remember it's the little things in life that are important, like riding a bike with a friend or eating ice cream with my baby niece.

To represent your country is an honor and a great experience.

As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States.

I had dreamed of being at the Olympics since I was 7 years old.