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 20, 2011

I was afraid because I thought they were pro-don't-kill-animals. So I had to do my last stance, I had to stand up and say, "Today, I am a woman!"
--929dave.radio.com, "Mara Davis Interviews Johnny Weir in The Bathroom" by Mara Davis, interview December 14, 2011 at CNN Dialogue event, posted December 15, 2011
(on his reaction to two women who approached him in Barneys New York while he was wearing fur. Before this quote, Mara Davis had revealed they were her mother and aunt who were curious about the fur. Later she said that they had "wanted to join" Johnny "for lunch.")
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 4:30 PM
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