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

It’s difficult to be both an athlete and an artist at the same time. As an athlete, you want to compete in the Olympics, you want a medal. You definitely compete to win. But, at the same time, I personally see everything I do more artistically. I want to please myself first. Then, everyone can watch me with different eyes, and make their own opinion about what I’m doing.
--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)
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