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.

Friday, August 9, 2013

I'll take proper precautions, but at the some time, I won't stop being myself. I won't stop being Johnny Weir the gay, fabulous ice skater person walking down the street.
--abcnew.com, ABC World News with Diane Sawyer,  "Russia Warns Gay Athletes at Olympics Could Be Arrested," video, August 1, 2013
(on concerns about Russia's threat to arrest, jail, or deport gay athletes at the Sochi Olympics)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 7:30 AM
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