Growing up as an athlete, I started skating very young. My parents didn't know anything about the sport, so they went with the flow. I had two great coaches who gave great advice and gave guidelines for my parents. My… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
There are two or three performances in your life that are absolutely on, where all the planets are lined up for you and you feel you're invincible. — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
I've always worked closely with the designers and whoever's making the costumes. Comfort is the last thing you want on your mind when you're… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
As a teenager especially, I just wanted to do my thing and not be noticed. — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
An athlete gains so much knowledge by just participating in a sport. Focus, discipline, hard work, goal setting and, of course, the thrill of… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
Being an athlete, you know how to train and prepare your body for a performance and you're able to do it under pressure. — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
I learned to put 100 percent into what you're doing. I learned about setting goals for yourself, knowing where you want to be and… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
I'm kind of a homebody. My husband says I like to just stay home and do nothing, but that's just how I am. — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
Growing up as an athlete, I started skating very young. My parents didn't know anything about the sport, so they went with the flow.… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
I'm always looking for inspiring ways to stay motivated and stay active. — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
Dorothy Hamill was my big idol as a kid. She'd won the Olympics in 1976. She was America's sweetheart with her personality, her talent,… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
The past couple years training with Kurt have really brought inspiration into my skating. — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
One of my mottos not only just in skating but in life in general and I try to enforce it as well, is like… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
Before turning pro, I would never have just left my skates sitting in the locker room unattended. — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
