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.

Friday, September 3, 2010

As I grew older and became a figure skater, I learned of the Russian system of training athletes, and was very inspired by it. Then I visited Russia, and the experience was something that I totally didn't expect.

I arrived at the airport, which was very old and rundown.

The airport looked as though the red army would walk through any minute. And then, to my right was a six foot tall Russian bombshell in full fur and diamonds. This situation was just so funny to see. It was very inspiring to me, very artful...
--1101.com, Johnny Weir!!!, "Johnny Comes to Our Office," Episode 5:  Maybe I Was Russian in Another Lifetime, September 3, 2010
(Interview at Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun with Itoi Shigesato)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 3:52 PM
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