Johnny Weir

Whether witty or wise, controversial or charming, shocking or silly, sweet or sassy, provocative or profound, inspiring or infuriating--or any combination of those--Johnny Weir, the three-time U.S. Champion, two-time Olympian, and World medalist figure skater, almost always says something worth quoting whenever he commentates a skating competition, makes a TV appearance, gives an interview, holds a press conference, writes, tweets, or is caught on video. His quotes needed to be collected and shared; hence this blog.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

And, you know, growing up and having to learn so quickly what figure skating was, I learned that it is a very staid and old sport. It doesn't like anybody that goes against the grain, it doesn't like anybody that doesn't fit its cookie-cutter image of what an American athlete--a proud American athlete--should be. And, in realizing all this, I said "Fuck it, I'm going to do exactly what I want. Who cares, what do you want from me?"
--2010 Seattle HRC Seattle Gala Dinner, September 25, 2010
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