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 1, 2010

I never imagined I would be influencing young skaters, children, or even the parents of children who are a little bit different, or “unique.” I think it’s wonderful to have people such as Davie Bowie, Andy Warhol, Karl Lagerfeld, or Lady Gaga, just to name a few. Each of them has a very individual style… In English, we would say “balls”, but it’s so disrespectful to say that.
--1101.com, Johnny Weir!!!, "Johnny Comes to Our Office," Episode 3: I Understand That I'm Not Perfect, September 1, 2010
(Interview at Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun with Itoi Shigesato)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 2:00 PM
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