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

Skating was the vessel into which I could pour my heart and soul.

We Wanted to be Achievers, But Being an Achievers didn’t Mean That You Stopped Being a Woman.

As a young child, I played the violin. I think that that started the spark.

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

My sport taught me what I could do with my talents, whether in the rink or in the rest of my life.

It’s a level of strength and character that few of us can imagine; a grace under pressure that few of us will ever attain. It’s why an Olympic gold medal would not have made us love or admire her more.

This is another kind of competition, but I’m being coached by an excellent team, and I’ve got a real strong competitive spirit.

You watch. She's going to develop into something just wonderful.

The ultimate goal should be doing your best and enjoying it.