Probably the ’86 nationals. That was my first real national title and first real statement I ever made in figure skating, and my life changed after I returned.

I want people to know when I’m taking care of them I’ll give it all that I’ve got.

I tell people I’m too stupid to...

I’ve got this thing with skating and school – to see how much I can accomplish.

I got a bronze medal and I can’t complain about that, the only African-American to get a medal in the Winter Olympics.

Figure skating was a pretty individual sport. I’ve grown up a lot since those days and enjoy being part of a team now. Being a doctor is about working with nurses, therapists, anesthesiologists, and I’ve learned more about team play being a doctor than when I was in sports.

If you trust your nerve as well as your skill, you’re capable of a lot more than you can imagine.

I tell people I’m too stupid to know what’s impossible. I have ridiculously large dreams, and half the time they come true.

Just because you didn’t start out perfect doesn’t mean you can’t have an excellent result in the end.

Then I went on to win worlds, which added to the change in my life. Winning that was outstanding, but I skated better at the nationals.