Quotes By Kristi Yamaguchi

Winning in women's singles felt surreal. I felt that everything I had done - the hard work, the tough times - was all worth it.

As a professional, I think we're not being judged solely on technical ability anymore. People really want to be entertained and enjoy what they're watching.

I always try to start out with some type of goal. Then I work backward and think of what I need to do to get there, and give myself smaller goals that are more immediate.

I'd try to channel my nervous energy in a positive way into strength and endurance. It didn't always work.

I burnt myself out of skating. I was ready to focus on being a mom.

I'm a perfectionist.

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 taking small steps toward those goals. I learned about adversity and how to get past it.

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, her haircut.