He just floats on his skates. It's like God lifted him up when he was born and said, 'You're going to be a skater. |
He's one of those guys who can drink a beer and be fine the next day. He can stay out late and be fine the next day. Every rule I've ever been taught about this sport, he's the exception to it. But he wins. |
He's probably the most gifted skater I've ever seen in my life. We battled each other for years. I watched him grow up. |
I know it was difficult for her. I was gone 12 hours a day. |
I skate with my heart. My family has been there with me for so many years. Now, that's all gone. |
I thought I had pretty good relations with them, but they said, 'We're not giving you any names. You're not taking any of our people. I think they should let them live their dream. Don't hold them back. |
I thought the first time was tough but getting here again is a miracle. I feel like a kid again. I keep asking, 'Did I do the right thing with everything I've sacrificed?' Now that I'm here I'm going to enjoy it. |
I want to take the high road. |
I was looking at my life and feeling so thankful about what I have. |
I went from skating my fastest times this summer to just being fatigued by the stress of the divorce. It really hurts when I can't talk to my daughter. |
I've got to put this thing behind me for one day. If I can't, I won't be going to the Olympics. |
I've skated with my heart and my family for so many years and now that it is gone it has been really hard. Some days I'm OK. Some days I'm not. It's just difficult. |
It took a load off her shoulders. I can't even imagine what it was like to carry around something like that all those years. Accomplishing what she did was pretty miraculous. |
It will be an exciting race to watch. It's good to be king. |
It's been tough. I hope I can put things out of mind and try to make the team. |