I want all the gold that there is out there — everything that exists in figure skating. In all events, in all competitions.

To compete at the Olympic Games, I dreamed of any medal, but frankly speaking, I wanted a gold one.

Figure skating is not a hobby. Its my work, which I want to do, and do well.

I liked myself much more before I got famous. I was much friendlier and had more energy.

Everlasting peace will come to the world when the last man has slain the last but one.

Never give in or give up easily on a cause.

Periodical godliness is perpetual hypocrisy.

It's a wonderful thing to have a companion like that who just wants to sit by you while you work.

Let your emotions come out. If your behavior is flat, your game will be flat, too.

I like to sing with people, whether they're good or not.

All rock n roll is homosexual.

I like touring extensively because I think the more hours you spend onstage, the more you know who you are onstage.

Ultimately the way to win the game of life, is found in only one thing: Our ability to choose meaning in any life circumstance. Become the master of meaning and you master your life.