To me, skating should look effortless even when you're doing the hardest of elements.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The most important thing about skating is that it teaches you to do the things you should do before you do the things you want to do.
My coaches have told me my muscles and body structure are perfect for skating.
To me, figure skating is an art form, and that's what I always try to bring in, even to my competitive programs.
Figure skating is not a hobby. It's my work, which I want to do, and do well.
And the fact that I liked to show off and be the center of attention really lends itself to figure skating very well.
Skating isn't about the medals or the results. I love what I do. It's much more fun to win, but you cannot every time.
Skating is one of those sports you unfortunately see people get stuck in.
And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.
Without strength and courage it's really hard to perform at the highest levels of international figure skating, because you're alone on the ice and you only have seven minutes over two nights to prove yourself.
Skating is tough to pick up when you are a grown up.