I see fashion very much like art installations. When I put a jacket on, that’s a Picasso to me. And I appreciate the work that people do to actually produce something to make it onto a rack so that I may buy it.
--Queerty, "Johnny Weir on playing himself on 'Night Court,' his wild fashions, and being told to "butch" it up," Johnny Lopez, February 21, 2023

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)

Just rocked my supper cook. I feel like Beyoncé Knowles making it safely down 75 stairs in heels. 

--Twitter, April 3, 2020

You walk a little bit like a penguin in those. You should be able to try and walk like a pony or like Naomi Campbell.

--marvel.com, Marvel Storyboards, "Johnny Weir and the History of Super Hero Costumes!" posted August 13, 2020

(to Joe Quesada, Creative Director of Marvel Entertainment, as Quesada walks to the skating rink wearing hockey skates)

I hope I don't cross her because she has a lot of big cats that she could sic on me.  

--EW.com, "Johnny Weir won't cross Carole Baskin on DWTS: She has 'big cats that she could sic on me,'" by Rosy Cordero, September 9, 2020  

(on Carole Baskin, founder of Big Cat Rescue, featured in the Netflix docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. She and Johnny Weir will both compete on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars.)

If it's gold and shiny, most likely I'll  put it on my wall. I would totally marry Seth Rogen. And if you're trying to look like someone else, you never will, so stop.
--Twitter, video, August 10, 2018

Honestly the first time I’ve done a production call where I ask for many things not limited to, wheat fronds, a dog & Alexander Skarsgård
--Twitter, October 5, 2017
(on his appearance on Lip Sync Battle)

I want people to constantly feel uncomfortable in my house....I want them to come over and feel like they can't sit on anything. I'm very Joan Crawford in that way. I don't want you to sit on my furniture. I don't want you to stay for too long.
--realtor.com, "Johnny Weir Opens Up About His Search for His Dream House" by Erik Gunther, March 21, 2018

Should Tom Brady be rewarded for trying to throw a Hail Mary pass and missing?
--NBC, 2017 Grand Prix of Figure Skating final, NBC broadcast, December 9, 2017
(on the current scoring system that encourages skaters to attempt difficult jumps, even if they fall)

Blogger's note: Tom Brady is an American football quarterback.

It's Jerry Springer crossed with Xena Warrior Princess crossed with My Little Pony and everything else that could possibly be good in this world.
--Tara and Johnny podcast, Ep. 44: "Endless Summer Part 1," September 6, 2017
(describing the Game of Thrones Season 7 finale, "The Dragon and the Wolf")

Q: What's your favorite sports team?

My favorite sports team is Rob Gronkowski.
--NBC, Hollywood Game Night, August 29, 2017


Blogger's note: Rob Gronkowski is the tight end for the NFL New England Patriots team.

There's something so regal about the way they skate, almost sitting at a giant Marie Antoinette dining table where you don't have to reach for anything.
--NBC, Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, broadcast February 18, 2017
(on Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir's first place free dance performance)

My dream for us is always to have a Sonny and Cher variety moment, late night, where we just enjoy ourselves and have so much fun. 

--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)

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)

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/article127795589.html#storylink=cpykansascity.com

So...Kit Harington and Andy Samberg sharing a mic is the most pleasurable thing I've seen on TV since Karen Walker went to a dry wedding.

--Twitter, September 18. 2016
(Comparing actors Harington and Samberg's appearance as co-presenters at the 2016 Emmy Awards with Megan Mullally's character in the TV show Will and Grace.)

When we come back, we're going to have Ross Perot, Kanye West, and Shamu join us to talk about the upcoming vote.
--Tara and Johnny podcast, Ep. 18: "The evolution of #MommyHatesIt," November 9, 2016

To Billy Bush:

How could you go to get your ass waxed without me by the way?...I have experience. I could have gotten you through it.
--NBC, Access Hollywood, August 11, 2016
(While fishing with Billy Bush during the Rio Olympics.)

Johnny got his butt waxed during Season 2, Ep. 5 of his TV show Be Good Johnny Weir. If you missed the hilarious quotes from that episode, or would just like to enjoy them again, here are the links:

The reason for his butt waxing 

Johnny's instructions to his waxer 

What Johnny yells while getting his butt waxed 

Johnny describes how his butt feels

Johnny's complaint to his waxer

And then another sensitive body part hurts

Johnny claims he's injured

A post-waxing reflective thought
 

And then there's this post-waxing quote from his "Johnny's World" column in the Falls Church News-Press.

I would say gymnastics, equestrian and diving are my favorite summer Olympic sports. But my favorite summer Olympic sport as of late is anything to do with Ryan Lochte, so I’m looking forward to that.
--sportsmedianews.com, Transcript: Kentucky Derby & Rio Olympic Conference Call with Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski, May 3, 2016

[Sarah Evans: Well, good luck tonight! I hope you have a blast, and, um…]

I hope I fall. I hope I trip and fall. But thank you.

[Sarah Evans: Jennifer Lawrence-style? Like graceful?]

I feel like less graceful.

[Sarah Evans: Like full-on...]

Like Ass. Up.

[Sarah Evans: Ooooo! Hashtag!]

Hashtag “ass up.”
--YouTube.com, 7th Annual Shorty Awards, red carpet interview by Sarah Evans, awards April 20, 2015, interview video published April 21, 2015
(on his presenting at the awards show)

Basketball would be so much more intriguing if the shorts were as short as they used to be in the old days. Happy Birthday Michael Jordan!
--Twitter, February 17, 2006