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, December 1, 2010

And I thought if they didn't want to send me, they don't need me. I was like okay, I'm done. What's the next step? I'll go teach Catholic school, I'll go sew buttons on sweaters.
--thedailybeast.com, "The Outrageous Johnny Weir," by Choire Sicha, January 12, 2010
(on his depression following USFSA's decision to not send him to the 2009 World Figure Skating Championship)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 6:29 PM
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