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.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Pairs is not the strongest discipline for the United States. We have a kind of problem with people switching out partners whenever they’re unhappy. The European teams that usually are stronger stay together for life. They’re like penguins.
--usatoday.com, "Johnny Weir and his hot pink blazer are NBC's breakout Olympic stars" by Chris Chase and Nancy Armour, February 11, 201, quoting from earlier NBCSN interview
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 6:00 AM
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