40 Quotes by Oksana Baiul

First, I have to thank God for giving me the gift that he did as well as a second chance for a better life.

My weaknesses are my jumps. The reason is that although I land them in practice, when I actually compete or perform, I should let my body go and stabilize my mind better. Also, I need to work on not letting negative thoughts and emotions get to me on the ice.

I wish I could compete again, but my good feeling is, these competitions are better as exhibitions.

I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.

No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.

Pairs skating and singles are two different things. Although some skaters have achieved this successfully, it is a very difficult transition. You're looking at double work.

One of my favorite vacation places is Miami, because of the people, the water and the beach - of course - and the architecture on Miami Beach is so wonderful.

I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes.

And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.