A lot of the figure skating costumes are kind of revealing, so I think it's nice to have glowing, soft, smooth skin. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
Women in figure skating, like in every other industry, are expected to conform to an unrealistic standard of beauty. Unhealthy habits are often encouraged to promote a thin frame, and young girls idealize a skewed definition of 'fit.' — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
What I love about Nivea is they're all about authenticity. The brand isn't pretending to be anything it isn't. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
There's no easy way to the top of anything, but it's a lot of hard work and I feel maybe I have the confidence… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
I have a muscular build and I've learned to embrace that because it's makes me strong, giving me speed and power on the ice.… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
My grandmother used to make the most incredible chicken divan, and my mom has carried out that tradition. It's my comfort food. It's amazing… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
I'm very task-oriented. The idea of constantly pursuing something with purpose helps me to stay focused. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
I couldn't believe just how emotional I was about the London Olympics. Before the Games even started, I was reading a newspaper sitting in… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
I don't often wear perfume, because I am sensitive to smells, but vanilla has a warmth to it, and it's inviting and soft. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
We care so much about the sport that we invest everything we have into it. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
As women, we're busy. We're under stress and under pressure, and the expectations are so high for us, so the first thing to go… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
Anytime an athlete deals with an injury, it forces you to revaluate and refocus. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
When I'm not on the ice, I do interval work on the bike or the elliptical, trying to mimic a four-minute routine. But it… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
