Oksana Baiul

I will try to make a doll of Oksana with a little dog.

— Oksana Baiul

I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.

— Oksana Baiul

I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes.

— Oksana Baiul

One of my favorite vacation places is Miami, because of the people, the water and the beach - of course - and…

— Oksana Baiul

I use Graf Edmonton for boots and John Wilson blades.

— Oksana Baiul

my mother will never leave me. We're together. She will always stay in my heart.

— Oksana Baiul

No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.

— Oksana Baiul

I want kids to enjoy skating and I think it's a great workout.

— Oksana Baiul

I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape.

— Oksana Baiul

Olympic Gold changed me and my life dramatically. I became a celebrity overnight and people see me as a famous skater, not…

— Oksana Baiul

And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.

— Oksana Baiul

Also, I gained lots of weight between ages 18-20 because I was drinking alcohol at night. Alcohol has lots of calories and…

— Oksana Baiul

I don't care what the critics say or think because I care for and love my fans.

— Oksana Baiul

People really do spend a lot of money on their pets - sometimes more then themselves.

— Oksana Baiul

I have a lot of different stages in my life when training has been easy or hard. Now, it seems that I…

— Oksana Baiul

I come to Fashion Week events in New York City twice a year.

— Oksana Baiul

First, I have to thank God for giving me the gift that he did as well as a second chance for a…

— Oksana Baiul

I wish I could say it's easy, but honestly, to get ready for a big championship is not as easy as it…

— Oksana Baiul

Professional competitions are overrated.

— Oksana Baiul

My weaknesses are my jumps. The reason is that although I land them in practice, when I actually compete or perform, I…

— Oksana Baiul

Now, I don't make decisions as fast as I used to.

— Oksana Baiul

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

Actually I dance really well on the floor.

— Oksana Baiul

I took some time off to enjoy my life, but figure skating is something I love and something I will continue doing…

— Oksana Baiul

One shouldn't be afraid to lose; this is sport. One day you win; another day you lose. Of course, everyone wants to…

— Oksana Baiul