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.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

I really thought I would win a medal at that Olympics. So it was really a bittersweet experience.

To be honest for a few months after, it was more bitter. I didn’t want anything to do with figure skating. I didn’t compete or watch anything on TV. And those few months turned into a couple years. But I’ve really enjoyed it, being able to live the life of a famous person rather than of a figure skater.
--sunvalley.com, "He's back! Johnny Weir discusses Olympics, Sun Valley and his return to international competition" by Mrs. Sun (Jenni Pattison Tuohy), August 3, 2012
(on the 2010 Olympics where he came in 6th and two years following)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 11:16 AM
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