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.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

The only funny thing is sometimes--but this happens in America too--that I'll walk into a bathroom, be standing at a urinal, because I can stand to piddle and...

[Bob Costas: Congratulations.]

Thank you! And...um...a gentleman will walk in, he'll look at me or my weave, then he'll turn out the door and look to see what shape is on the door outside to make sure he's not in the ladies room. I confuse people, but it's never in a negative way.
--NBC, Olympic Late Night, "Johnny Weir discusses his time in Russia," February 20, 2014
(on how he had been treated while in Sochi)
Posted by Nancy Knisley at 12:53 PM
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