I graduated a the top of my class in the '84 Olympic Games; I won a gold medal.

The only disability in life is a bad attitude.

And the fact that I liked to show off and be the center of attention really lends itself to figure skating very well.

Male figure skating is different than female figure skating; we're not America's sweetheart.

And so figure skating was a great vehicle for me to kind of be competitive at something, without having to be big.

The high road is always respected. Honesty and integrity are always rewarded.

Half of figure skating is opinion, convincing judges.

Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless.

Most other competitions are individual achievements, but the Olympic Games is something that belongs to everybody.

I don't want to look back-I want to keep looking ahead. I'd hate for my defining moment to be my past.

Everything that I've ever been able to accomplish in skating and in life has come out of adversity and perseverance.

keep in mind what choices you make because one day your going to have to face you loved ones and hear what they have to say.

It is more likely that coaches have players go down in games they are losing than games they are winning.

Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability.

I think that's what really a substantial work is, it's forever. It's the truth now and it was the truth then, and it will be the truth tomorrow.

I'm not impulsive at all - except about buying clothes. That's my biggest weakness.

The three most important virtues are humility, humility, and humility.

At least I sure hope it will - and I see good signs all the time, especially in things like the rise of local agriculture.

No, really, Ronnie, it's good to share information when you know someone else is dating the lunarly challenged.

My accent has changed my whole life. When I was younger it was very Nigerian, then when we went to England it was very British.

The tragedy is that so many have ambition and so few have ability