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, February 19, 2012

[I]f you come in and even look like you had it--even if you haven't--she'll call you on it. She'll say, "No sex, not even with your hand!" It's crazy! If one person in Russia lost a competition in 1902 because he had sex, it'll filter down to me. Because skating never changes.
--Details magazine, "Evan Lysacek vs. Johnny Weir--In the 2010 Olympics, these two are the real-life Blades of Glory" by Mark Harris, March 2010
(on coach Galina Zmievskaya's views on sex while training/competing)

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