When I see a Japanese athlete, who is in contention against an American, make the exact same mistake as the American, I don't need to hear that we like this one or that one better, I just want to know why the winner wins.
--people.com, "Johnny Weir Blogs: Focus on Olympic Talent, Not Scandal" by Johnny Weir, August 5, 2012
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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, August 6, 2012
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criticism,
foreign countries,
judges/judging,
medal/placement/scores,
Olympics,
sports,
United States
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