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 21, 2012

It was a scarf. No feathers. Lots of dead chinchillas.
--Chicago Tribune, Wacky Weir nears an Olympic berth" by Phillip Hersh, January 13, 2006
(during mixed zone interview after short program, 2006 U.S. Nationals, to USA Today writer who had written that he had arrived his news conference wearing a boa)

Blogger's note: Version #2

That was a scarf, not a boa. Dead chinchilla, not feathers.
--Newsday (Long Island, NY) "Weir may put premium on dressing for success, but his open personality wears well" by Johnette Howard, February 14, 2006
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 3:11 PM
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