115 Quotes by Michelle Kwan

I can't say it felt like me out there,

It is a common injury for athletes, to the groin. I was confident when I put in the petition I was giving 100 percent. I listen to my body every day.

It is kind of frustrating making mistakes your first practice. You want to get out there and skate brilliant and feel good and have your legs under you and go out there and do your programs.

I respect the Olympics too much to compete.

It feels awesome. When I first put in the petition I believed I would be 100 percent at the Olympics, and I still believe it.

We will write down her levels and do a comparison (with other skaters) to determine if she is ready to compete.

Dropping out is not something that I want to do, but I have to listen to how my body feels. Physically, if I'm not able to skate, I will give my spot up.

Don't close any doors unless you want them closed.

That is what is so frustrating ? having an injury, you're overcoming it, and it's not something that goes away and vanishes. It's stiff, and it's like, 'Is it coming back?' You have to listen to it. This morning's practice was difficult.