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 14, 2012

It's not that I don't like my country. It doesn't mean that I'm not American. It just means that I understand that I'm not a Navajo Indian. I didn't come from America, and the Olympics are about appreciating the world, not just your country.
--USA Today, "Weir wears his spirit on his costume sleeve" by Gary Mihoces, January 25, 2008
(on criticism regarding his wearing a Soviet warm-up jacket at the 2006 Olympics)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 7:58 PM
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