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, November 19, 2010

[Blogger's note. As happens often when Johnny Weir is quoted by different writers, there is a discrepancy in the reporting. Here are three versions of what Johnny said when commenting during the 2006 Olympics on Chinese pairs skater Zhang Dan after her horrible fall on a quad throw that injured her too seriously to continue skating immediately. After a four minute break, she and partner Zhang Hao resumed their program and went on to win the silver.]

That girl, I would buy her diamonds if I could afford it. I have no idea how she got up. It looked like the type of fall that could render somebody unable to have children. I have such respect for her for pushing through it.
--canada.com, "Plushenko in his own stratosphere" by The Edmonton Journal, February 15, 2006

I have such respect for her. I had no idea how she could get up. It looked like a fall that would render her unable to have children.
--msnbc.msn.com, "Here's Johnny," February 16, 2006

That girl, I would buy her diamonds if I could afford it. It seemed like the type of fall that could render someone unable to have children. It looked like it hurt that much.
--SFGATE.com, "We'll remember the sportsmanship--and chocolate" by Gwen Knapp, February 25, 2006

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