I generally like white skates.

It’s when you don’t win that you learn things about yourself. Everything I have gone through has made me who I am today.

I’d like to cause a little riot in skating.

I worked with my coach to develop some new spiral variations to make my program more interesting. Each one is different and you’ll have to wait until January to see them.

I skate about 15 to 20 hours a week and also incorporate a lot of off-ice training. I take ballet and Pilates classes and lift weights with my physical therapist when I’m not on the ice.

No matter where I am, especially when I’m on tour around the country, Caesar salad is my standby. In a random city and eating in random to-go restaurants, you’re kind of scared about trying things, but you can always count on a Caesar salad.

I had whale tartare when I was in Japan, but I probably wouldn’t have it again.

My academic schedule is lighter this year because it’s an Olympic year.

The Olympics is about showing what you’ve done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.

I’m a competitive person and I love the challenge of mastering new things.