65 Quotes by Kristi Yamaguchi

I'm kind of a homebody. My husband says I like to just stay home and do nothing, but that's just how I am.

At 6 years old, the ice became a place for me to express myself. Because I was so shy off the ice, it became my safe haven, with music and freedom and self-expression. That was my emotional outlet.

Now, I am thrilled to be a wife and mother, and I hope to be as good of a mother as my own mother, Carole.

I didn't want to skate for someone else or for certain marks.

I never wanted to feel I hadn't worked hard enough.

There are two or three performances in your life that are absolutely on, where all the planets are lined up for you and you feel you're invincible.

With 30,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations from the seasonal flu, those numbers are certainly higher than what we've seen of the swine flu. Protecting yourself from both viruses is very important.

I've had a lot more fun with the training.

As a professional, I think we're not being judged solely on technical ability anymore. People really want to be entertained and enjoy what they're watching.