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, January 29, 2011

Q. Knowing what you know now, what advice or encouragement would you offer your 16-year-old self of ten years ago?

Keep working hard--it will all pay off. When I was 16, I was kind of an a-hole and thought very highly of myself and wanted nothing more than to be famous like *NSYNC by going to the Olympics. Looking back, I admire how cocky I was, but now I know that real pride and entitlement comes from earning it, not simply announcing it to the world. I would tell my 16-year-old self to let yourself fall down sometimes--it makes standing up again so much sweeter. And never be afraid to fail.
--figureskatersonline.com/johnnyweir, Q & A With Johnny, January 2011
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 6:17 PM
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