We try to take the reality of what is happening on the ice and turn it
into something entertaining instead of just sitting there watching
people's dreams get crushed.
--latimes.com, "Sochi Olympics: Johnny Weir is just being his out, open self" by Bill Plaschke, February 18, 2014
(on his Olympic commentating)
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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, February 22, 2014
Labels:
commentating,
dreams,
figure skating,
Olympics,
other skaters,
TV
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