A little over a week ago I was worried about getting ready for SATs and now I'm here. It was great to do a clean program at my first Olympics. |
A little over a week ago, I wasn't even supposed to be here. I went out there for warm-ups and they were shouting my name. That's the first time that ever happened. |
Both of us are really competitive people, which is probably why we're in figure skating. We were never really competitive against each other; we never competed against each other. |
Every little skater dreams about the Olympics. |
From his expression, I could tell it was really good news. |
I definitely feel like I'm ready. I can't wait until tomorrow ... . I just can't wait for it to happen. |
I did start by being a little slow this year, but right before nationals I stepped up my training. At nationals, it was such a great experience to get onto the podium. I'm so excited to have the whole Olympic experience. |
I feel I gained a lot of momentum for next season. My season started kind of slowly, but I'm really happy about making it to the Olympics. I've improved so much from last season, and I'm looking forward to improving even more. |
I got to run through my short program and it went really well. I think I'm pretty much over my jet lag. |
I had fun here, except for the part when I was sitting on the ice. |
I have not spoken to Michelle. But she has been so gracious to me in comments in interviews. She has been a role model to everyone, including me. It was great that Michelle was given every opportunity to be on the Olympic team. |
I have really no expectations. |
I have to admit I was a little nervous; it is the Olympics. But I was ready, and I have no expectations. |
I hope that people see me and see a different skater. But it's not bad being compared to the Olympic gold medalist, and it's nice having her in the family. |
I think that it was fair that Michelle had all the opportunities to be named to the Olympic team. |