My main inspiration in life is to not fall into mediocrity. I do everything one hundred percent and I accept nothing less from myself. Even if I fail, at least I tried. 
--thefashionspot.com, "Johnnny Weir Sinks His Teeth Into Food and Fashion: Closed Set with Julie Bensman" by Julie Bensman, December 17, 2012)
on being a contestant on Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off)