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.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Most  people would have an issue if the chef [de mission] publicly was against Asian-Americans or African-Americans, so it should be dealt with if the chef is anti-gay.
--newsblogs.chicagotribune.com, Globetrotting, "Vidmar says his opposition to same-sex marriage won't affect his USOC role" by Philip Hersh, May 5, 2011 
(on same-sex marriage opponent Peter Vidmar's being named by the U.S. Olympic Committee as chef de mission for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team. Vidmar resigned from the position on May 6.)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 9:54 PM
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