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, August 9, 2011

Judges have a political agenda most of the time and you can’t put your future and your hopes in judges. That’s why I’ve never felt a need to kind of can myself up and be afraid to talk to reporters and to wear crazy costumes because what am I going to get from them? Maybe a Gold medal here or there, maybe tenth place here and there so I think the people that actually matter know I’m good at what I do and would never sell me short at what I’m capable of. So I’ve accepted it and it sucks sometimes because it’s something I’ve worked my whole life for but I accept it because you can’t please everyone.
--showbizdeluxe.com, "Johnny Weir Interview," interview conducted April 30, 2011
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 5:08 PM
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