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.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

I was in Mokdong University [hospital] and had an IV of fluids for exhaustion and dehydration. I was assured that there were minimal calories.
--icenetwork.com, The Inside Edge with Sarah and Drew, "New Year's resolutions from across the skating community" by Sarah S. Brannen and Drew Meekins, December 31, 2008
(on treatment for the illness that struck him while skating in an exhibition in Korea, just weeks before the 2009 Nationals where he placed 5th)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 4:30 PM
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