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, May 7, 2013

I had to kind of defend the fact that I had a penis. It's silly, and in that way it's total bullying. It's total unacceptance of everything I represent.
 --CNN: Dialogues: LGBTQ Openness and Acceptance, Emory University, December 14, 2011
(speaking about Quebec sport commentators questioning his gender during 2010 Olympic coverage)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 4:16 PM
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