19 Quotes by Derek Parra

There were times when I didn't think I could.

It will be an exciting race to watch. It's good to be king.

It's still the accomplishment; it's not about the medal. It's about the journey getting there, I think, and this symbolizes that journey.

It's been tough. I hope I can put things out of mind and try to make the team.

I've got to put this thing behind me for one day. If I can't, I won't be going to the Olympics.

It took a load off her shoulders. I can't even imagine what it was like to carry around something like that all those years. Accomplishing what she did was pretty miraculous.

I know it was difficult for her. I was gone 12 hours a day.

He's probably the most gifted skater I've ever seen in my life. We battled each other for years. I watched him grow up.

He's one of those guys who can drink a beer and be fine the next day. He can stay out late and be fine the next day. Every rule I've ever been taught about this sport, he's the exception to it. But he wins.