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, November 17, 2012

[T]he filming went so well that Channel 1, as Putin’s channel is dubbed, wanted to dedicate an entire show to my family, even at the ready to fly people from America overnight and extend my husband, mother and aunt’s stays in Moscow to be live in the studio to show that we are as normal as well, borscht. 
--fcnp.com, "Johnny's World: A Russian Tale, Volume 1," November 16, 2012
(on the ill-fated plans to appear on the Russian TV show Pust Govoryat, focusing on Johnny's career and marriage.)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 8:28 AM
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