38 Quotes by Tanith Belbin

It's so incredibly wonderful to see the movement, because it's unrealistic to think that each team has equally strong compulsory, original and free (programs). Everybody has different strengths, and we're so glad to be part of this generation of ice dancing.

In 2002, I was sitting at home watching the opening ceremonies, not knowing how emotional it would be knowing I could have been there. I turned it off pretty quick. I don't know what it would have felt like if we'd had to do it again. I'm glad we don't.

In 2002 I was sitting at home watching the Opening Ceremonies and, realizing I could have been there, it was pretty emotional, much harder that I thought it would be. I turned the Games off pretty quick and pretty much ignored them.

I know for a fact it will not take another 30 years for the next medal.

I really don't think we've really, fully experienced all the emotions we will once we calm down and realize what we've accomplished. I think this is the most exciting dance competition I've ever been a part of and some of us have ever seen.

I think all athletes here, and U.S. athletes in particular, have additional pressure to add to that medal count. It seems like there's so much attention to the podium.

Being sick, we were a little cautious preparing for this event.

Canada has always been extremely supportive of me. Thankfully, when I made the move, I had full support of everybody back home. It does feel special to be a part of both countries. I do follow the Canadian team as well and keep an eye on them. I have not, honestly, received one (negative) letter, one word, nothing toward my decision to become an American citizen.

I don't think we could imagine sitting another one out.