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Skaters, I think they tend to be outsiders who seek a sense of belonging, but belonging on their own terms, and real respect is given by how much we take what other guys do, these basic tricks, 360 flips, we take that, we make it our own, and then we contribute back to the community the inner way that edifies the community itself.

I love the fact that there is now a skate park in almost every city, but it will always have a rebellious/underground edge to it because it is based on individuality.

Ice dance should not be seen as a rigid conformist form of figure skating. There is a great deal of freedom and originality to be had.

When I was young, many people didn't know what figure skating was. Some who knew of it thought of it as dancing on ice. But, as I entered international competitions and got good results, many people got to know more about it and came to cheer for me.

Classic music will always come across better on the ice because skating has such a rich history, rooted in tradition.

Skating is now retro and hip.

Skating has always been a major area of interest to me.

My parents told me, 'Skating is a privilege, not a right, and school always comes first.'

Giving life to music through skating was something I wanted to be known for.