I am very competitive, so when I fail I use what I learned from that mishap to fuel success.

The sound of the blades on the ice in the morning is like smelling fresh coffee.

Over the years, God and St. Therese have kept me going no matter how bad things were.

Getting through a workout is just very fulfilling. That 'Ah, I didn't want to do it but I did it and now I feel 10 times better.'

I believe in myself and in Saint Therese.

The highlight of my career? The Olympics, of course.

As long as I leave my frustration behind, I know I am moving toward my goal again.

I love working out and when I'm home. I love the feeling of walking out of a class. That's just an addictive feeling for me.

I can't even imagine what it's like and right now I'm like in shock, I can't believe that I'm Olympic Champion.

Acting is easier than skating in ia way and harder in other aspects. In skating, you get one chance, and with acting you get to do it over and over.

I had that feeling of just pure joy and I went out there and put it in my program.

I am not sure I trust you.""You can trust me with your life, My King.""But not with my wine, obviously. Give it back.

Birds keep singing beautiful songs, even if they have no audience.

Walk the path your heart beats faster on.

Single parenthood is hard, but it's simple too. You just do everything yourself.

I didn't try to cry my way out of Orlando. That was never my intention, or not what I did at all. And I understand everybody thought it was that way because of what was being put out there.

To make decisions while infuriated is as unwise and foolish as it is for a captain to put out to sea in a raging storm.

You cannot criticize the New Testament. It criticizes you.

Disorder in a drawing-room is vulgar; in an antiquary's study, not; the black battle-stain on a soldier's face is not vulgar, but the dirty face of a housemaid is.

Being beautiful is not so fun when you're in a business with all men.

Stick me in a confessional and ask the question: Sir, if you had the authority, would you forbid smoking in America? You'd get a solemn and contrite, Yes.