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.
Showing posts with label transportation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label transportation. Show all posts

Sunday, March 19, 2023

It's sorta like when you're young and you say, "Hey mom, look, no hands!" when you're riding your bike. It's that kind of difficulty added to a skating jump.
--USA channel, men's short, 4 Continents Championship, February 10, 2023
(on jumps with arms overhead rather than tight against the skater's chest)

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

I may putt by. Does anyone need a cart driver? I can’t guarantee they’ll make it to the right place, but I’ll sure try for an eagle.
--Twitter, August 6, 2022
(after being invited by the BMW (Golf) Championship to come to the event)

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

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)

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

On Friday I had a very severe attack of vertigo...If you've not had it, it's kinda like being on a cruise ship in a hurricane and also Sharknado at the same time.
--Instagram, video, May 2, 2022

Friday, February 4, 2022

Kind of like, you know, the reliability of a mini van is awesome, but you love watching a Ferrari fly down the highway.
--Olympic Channel, Rostelecom Cup, pairs short, broadcast December 1, 2021
(on program of U.S. pair Audrey Lu and Misha Mitrofanov, while technically consistent, not being as impressive as it could be)

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The best thing about this car is its butt. It's round, it's juicy, has a trunk, sort of, for access....(laughing) So gay! 
--MTV Cribs, September 8, 2021
(showing off his Mercedes GLE Coupé)

Sunday, October 22, 2017

I went into a pharmacy specifically to stalk a hot dude who parked near me on a scooter. I purchased hand sanitizer & met no one. #reality 
--Twitter, May 15, 2017

Friday, September 1, 2017

I don’t have a lot of time for anything. I don’t have a personal life, I have very few friendly outings, I am constantly on an airplane and working. I’m very busy and Windex hotel rooms for fun.
--forbes.com., "Catching Up On 'Yuri!!! On Ice' With Figure Skater Johnny Weir" by Lauren Orsini, August 31, 2017

Monday, July 3, 2017

I was like mid extreme couponing for Nair and bananas, and I don't know what happened, but the next thing I knew, I was on a bus to Foxwoods in Connecticut, which is a casino.
--Tara and Johnny podcast, Ep 32: "Holding court at Maggiano's; Fire drills," April 5, 2017

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Just had the most awkward nostalgia cry in the car to the airport. Happy cry though. Like a civilized person, I usually cry in the shower.
--Twitter, April 2, 2017

Friday, December 16, 2016

Being gay had as much to do with my performances as muscle cars or giraffes.
--thegeekiary.com, "An Interview with Johnny Weir: His Thoughts on ‘Yuri on Ice’," by Angel, December 15, 2016

Thursday, February 18, 2016

I wasn't afraid of other kids because--very much like other band geeks and drama freaks, and all those people in school--I understood that some day they'd wash my car.
--NBC, Access Hollywood, February 17, 2014
(on high school bullying)

Thursday, December 17, 2015

I always forget how vigorous security pat downs are in the EU. The guard made it to at least second base and then made fun of my poncho.
--Twitter, December 17, 2015

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

I wanted to tweet something about how many handsome men there were at Detroit airport & praise the Middle West then it got weird so, yeah.
--Twitter, August 9, 2015

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Road Trip home. I love a good drive so I can sing so hard I cry and justify massive Haribo consumption. Beep Beep
--Instagram, June 16, 2015

Friday, January 9, 2015

I am actually in my car on my way to practice. I am wearing, let's just say it's a pair of underpants and a silk robe. That's usually how I roll first thing in the morning.
--KISS 108FM, Matty in the Morning, interview, September 17, 2014

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

I just parallel parked. God is good.
--Twitter, October 25, 2013

Saturday, February 15, 2014

I, like many fashionistas, will overpack so I have options everyday. I came with about 10 pairs of shoes, four fur coats, 10 blazers--I have a lot of stuff here. I have four giant suitcases that are the size of the Ford Focuses. I overpack. I'm not an economical packer and no one has every accused me of being that. My advice for when you're going on a trip is to overpack.
--hollywoodreporter.com, "Johnny Weir on His Sochi Outfits: No one is Going to Style Me Better than Me" by Stephanie Chan, February 14, 2014
(on his Sochi Olympics wardrobe) 

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Post-holiday diet in full swing. Just nearly zombie attacked my car's tires.
--Twitter, January 6, 2014

Thursday, October 31, 2013

I'm going as an airplane--to be fabulous.
--icenetwork.com, The Inside Edge with Sarah and Drew, "Cheerleaders, Romans and Zombies, oh my!" by Sarah S. Brannen and Drew Meekins, October 30, 2008
(on his Halloween costume)