37 Quotes by Peggy Fleming

Giving life to music through skating was something I wanted to be known for

When I was on the ice, in the lights, with the music and the motion, there was a certain kind of flirtation that gave great energy and expressiveness to my performance.

I really loved what the guys were doing more than anything, how high they jumped, how effortless it was.

In 1968, in the midst of the tumultuous 1960s, the Olympics were much more than just another event

The world went by, and we didn't get caught up in all the other things, because we didn't have time. We had no spare time. It was always thinking about training and focusing on what we wanted, our goals.

Through my skating, I've learned so much about myself. My sport taught me what I could do with my talents, whether in the rink or in the rest of my life. I think exercise tests us in so many ways, our skills, our hearts, our ability to bounce back after setbacks. This is the inner beauty of sports and competition, and it can serve us all well as adult athletes.

I always thought she had an exquisite look. But I also felt the warmth of her personality never came across to the audience, never had that connection. But choreography can bring it out. You've got to feel it deep inside, that connection, and I think 'Romeo and Juliet' is the most beautiful I've ever seen.

He just loves what he's doing. And that rubs off on his skaters.

When I got my diagnosis, I treated it like the Olympics. I tried to stay positive and told my doctor I was going to be the best patient he'd ever had.