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.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

I think that's a huge misconception about figure skating: That we go out there in costumes that we would wear down the street. But they are costumes. It's all to relate to a character, and the performance, and the choreography.
 --NPR, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me, "Johnny Weir on Skating Fashion and 'Man Cleavage,'" March 6, 2010

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