Many people are afraid to fail, so they don't try. They may dream, talk, and even plan, but they don't take that… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
Pairs skating and singles are two different things. Although some skaters have achieved this successfully, it is a very difficult transition. You're… — Oksana Baiul Copy Share Image
When a skater steps on the ice to compete, the nerves, the tension, and sheer suspense of that moment make for great… — Brian Boitano Copy Share Image
Gwen Stefani has amazing style. I used to really love Courtney Love, and anything she wore I loved. Or Chloe Sevigny, because… — Ellie Goulding Copy Share Image
Despite the usual idea of a figure skater, I have no rhythm when it comes to even walking off the ice. I… — Johnny Weir Copy Share Image
I liked the idea of a self-contained, endless pursuit of perfection. But I have a problem with perfection. I don't think perfection… — Elliott Smith Copy Share Image
Like skateboarders, writers live by rejection; like writers, any skater worth his salt must have the single-minded tenacity of a wiener dog. — Bret Anthony Johnston Copy Share Image
A skater goes through a lot of different feelings during a competition. Staying calm is the key point. You feel a little… — Elvis Stojko Copy Share Image
All those hours spent alone on the rink is where a skater's strength comes from. That's where a standing ovation starts and… — Kurt Browning Copy Share Image
Ever since I was a younger skater, I've been working my way to these big jumps. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
The skaters a lot of times do their own hair and makeup before they compete. That was always kind of a ritual...that… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
I am a competitive figure skater. I've been doing that for the same amount of time I've been doing acting. Ever since… — Jenna Boyd Copy Share Image
I think I was born to be a figure skater, I think it was fate, and I thank God for letting it… — Evgeni Plushenko Copy Share Image
Martina Navratilova is not a 'girl,' nor is Debi Thomas or Katarina Witt, and the women skaters weren't 'cute' in 1988. The… — Anita DeFrantz Copy Share Image
My goal, my dream has already come true. Every kid's dream is to become a pro skater, you know? Not only have… — Paul Rodriguez Copy Share Image
Figure skating has been a great influence for me. I took dance at the School of American Ballet, which helped my own… — Vera Wang Copy Share Image
...Competitive Skaters must be prepared for a lot of work, challenges, self-discipline, and motivation. The desire must be there, but more importantly,… — Oksana Baiul Copy Share Image
