I have seen public skaters with more emotion and performance ability. There's no connection at all to her music. You could put anything on--it could be a hoedown or a polka--and she would probably still perform the exact same way as she is with this piece.

--E! channel, women's free dance, Four Continents Championships, February 2, 2024

(on South Korean skater Seoyeong Wi's free skate)

The music reminds me of something you might hear in a gift shop at some kind of cabin resort.
--NBC, free dance, U.S. Nationals, January 27, 2024

(on music chosen by U. S. dance team Caroline Green and Michael Parsons)

Many people will skate to the Tango de Roxanne from Moulin Rouge and just go full-on crazy pants when that last piece comes on. Hair flying around, wild eyes.

--USA channel, Four Continents Championships, women's short, February 9, 2023

(comparing other skaters' performances of that music to Japan's Rinka Watanabe's "subtle and chic skating.")

There's something in this performance that makes me feel like I got hit by a bag of baggage claims somewhere and woke up in one of the most magnificent places, and it's like...How?...Where am I?!

--Peacock (streaming service), Eurovision 2022, Semifinal 1, May 10, 2022

(on Norway's entry, "Give That Wolf a Banana" sung by Subwoolfer)

Sometimes the most heartwarming part of hosting anything, when you know lots of people are watching you, is when you can be a complete cheese doodle like Mika saying that an alarm clock is somebody's sound of beauty. 

--Peacock (streaming service), Eurovision 2022, Semifinal 2, May 12, 2022

(after Eurovision's co-host Mika included an "alarm going off in the morning" in his list of sounds someone might find beautiful)

Efendi competed for Azerbaijan last year and she performed a song called “Mata Hari,” and it was just full black fishnet sparkle. Something that I would wear on the ice.

--Instinct Magazine, "Johnny Weir Hosts Peacock Stream of 2022 Eurovision," Denny Patterson, May 10, 2022

(on Eurovision 2021)

I've got one thing to mention before anything else--beards. Guys, if you've got a beard out there, make sure you throw as many flowers and stems in it as possible because you get the wiggly effect and everyone loves it.

--Peacock (streaming service), Eurovision 2022, Semifinal 2, May 12, 2022

(approving of the decorated beard of a member of Georgia's entry Circus Mercus)

Who knew that the banana's not only great for potassium and cramps, but could also save your grandmother from an imminent wolf attack?

--Peacock (streaming service), Eurovision 2022, Semifinal 1, May 10, 2022

(on the lyrics to Norway's entry, "Give That Wolf a Banana" sung by Subwoolfer)

Boyfriend Application: Scrubs pots. Needs to moisturize elbows. Sings off key. Forgets lyrics.  

--Twitter, November 21, 2021


Amendments to boyfriend application: 1. Sings hymns from Sister Act 2, off key 2. Adores Windex 3. Is thankful he can laugh at himself. Happy Thanksgiving America!
--Twitter. November 25, 2021

 

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I miss the ice. I miss being totally alone with my music. I miss flying through the air. I miss the cold. I know this will all end. Stay positive and focus on the things that make you happy.
--Twitter, April 27, 2020

In related news tonight, Johnny Weir was found nesting like a goose in a dark corner of a Waffle House while crying and playing a kazoo. His expected recovery time is unknown.
--Twitter, May 17, 2019

I make so many fans of music angry per year. It's not a proper skating season unless I anger someone.
--Olympic Channel, Skate Canada, men's free skate, broadcast November 1, 2018
(after criticizing Australian skater Brendan Kerry's "Grease" free skate music, saying Kerry was an elegant skater who didn't need the "cheese-effect" of "Grease")

It's awkward moments like this that makes me long for just everyone skating to Swan Lake.
--NBCSN, ladies short program, 2018 Olympics, February 20, 2018
(after Italian skater Giada Russo's "Eyes Wide Shut" short program)

I felt I was in a dream that wouldn't end. And by dream, I mean nightmare.
--NBCSN, ladies short program, 2018 Olympics, February 20, 2018
(on Hungarian skater Ivett Toth's AD/DC program)

When I was a teenager, my style was very pop princess.
--New York Times video, "Meet Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, Olympic Analysts with Style, February 20, 2018

You can't really challenge a gay dude when it comes to lip syncing.
--Paramount Network, Lip Sync Battle, February 8, 2018

You know, the ACM awards are sparklier than me. I take umbrage. Also, I need to go there. #MothtotheFlame
--Twitter, April 2, 2017
 (on the Academy of Country Music awards show)

We want to rule the world. We want to be Beyonce and Jay Z. Wait for our album. We want Emmys, we want Grammys, we want Oscars for our acting ability. Best documentary short. We're going to walk on the moon.
--bigstory.ap.org, "Lipinski, Weir shine as a top pair at skating championships" by Dan Gelston, January 20, 2017
(on Johnny's future career plans with Tara Lipinski)

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There wasn't like a lick of a rhinestone there. There was no music.
--Tara and Johnny podcast, Ep. 18: "The evolution of #MommyHatesIt," November 9, 2016
(after the scheduled NBCSN broadcast of Grand Prix Russia was preempted by NASCAR racing)

For me, a great skating costume is a costume that will make photographs; it will be something that you can see on the cover of a magazine. It could be something that you'll have photographs of yourself for the rest of your life, sitting on the medal stand while listening to your national anthem. And you look wonderful. That, to me, is a successful costume. 
--hollywoodreporter.com, "Johnny Weir on His Sochi Outfits: No one is Going to Style Me Better than Me" by Stephanie Chan, February 14, 2014