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.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

And now my inspiration is sort of--you know when the seagulls get stuck in the oil spills on your side of the world, up in Alaska and whatnot? When those really pretty white feathers get in the oil just on the tips? That's kind of the inspiration,...
--sports.espn.go.com, Outside the Lines, "Johnny Weir is a Real Man" by Jim Caple, January 14, 2010
(on the version of his Fallen Angel costume he planned to wear to the 2010 US Nationals)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 6:34 AM
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