I was proud of myself for what I overcame with being sick this week. But it definitely would mean more with Michelle here. She's won so many titles in the past, and I was always second, but I'm not complaining about this title. |
I was somehow able to block it out and pull myself together for the rest of the program. But it just wasn't my night. |
I was surprised when I learned I would be for sure getting a bronze and even more surprised when I going to be getting a silver. It was kind of like, oh that's nice. But over the last four years, I changed as a person. My focus is not on the medal. For me it's the experience and the process and enjoying it. |
I was very disappointed with my skate. I definitely gave 100 percent in my effort, I gave it my all. So I have no regrets with that. But it just wasn't my night. |
I wasn't raised going to synagogue. My mother wasn't brought up with that, so I wasn't brought up with it. |
I would never let myself believe that. I'm a strong athlete and I definitely believe I'm getting stronger. |
I'd love to be back in Vancouver in 2010. |
I'll probably buy practical things, ... Groceries, gas. |
I'm a little bit shocked. I know how tough it is to come back from an injury and get yourself together. It's great she tried, but things don't always work out. |
I'm going to take in tonight. It's a very strong competition. I'm going to take it one day at a time and do the same thing as I did tonight (in the free skate). |
I'm not feeling any pressure. We're used to being the very last in the spotlight. |
I'm preparing physically much harder, and I'm much more prepared. As a result, I am more confident and more comfortable with what I have to do out there. |
I'm really excited. I think it was a gift. I'm very pleased. |
I'm tougher than I think I am. I was able to believe. I kept believing. |
I'm used to skating in all positions, first or last. You take it all in stride and do your job. |