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.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Getting called names when I was walking down the hallway, it didn't hurt me, I didn't want to cry. It made me strong and say, "OK. I'm going to be better than all of you people." And that's the inspiration that I got from it. I didn't let myself have a moment to be shocked and sad about it.
--abcnews.go.com, Good to Know, "Johnny Weir: 'Welcome to My World'" video, January 11, 2011
(on being bullied in school)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 4:28 PM
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