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.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

His name is Camille, with two l's, like the composer who does the music. I think he's my evil side. He didn't rock it today, because it was all me, but when I skate poorly, I blame it on my glove.
--Interview after short program, 2006 U.S. Nationals, January 12, 2006
(about the red glove he wore as part of his short program costume for "The Swan")

[Blogger's note: several slightly different versions of this have been "quoted" by different media publications and sites. In this day of digital recorders and video cameras, I don't know why all quotes can't be accurate, and therefore, identical. If someone has access to a video of this interview and can provide the exact quote, I would appreciate it. And I'm sure Johnny, who complains about inaccurate quoting by the media, would too.]

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