I tell aspiring young skaters to dream big, work hard, have fun, and follow their passion. It’s simple to say never give up, but learn from your mistakes to keep growing. Michelle Kwan Read Quote
If you ask another competitor, they may tell you they felt very competitive towards me. But I can tell you that my biggest competition was myself. There’s only so much you can do, right? There is only so much energy that one has. My focus was on how do I get the best out of myself. Michelle Kwan Read Quote
Maybe I didn’t get new skates, but I got used skates. I made it to the national championships in used skates that were custom-made for another girl. I still have those skates. Underneath the arch, there was a name crossed out and my dad had ‘Michelle Kwan’ written in. Granted, they were a little big, but it worked. Michelle Kwan Read Quote
As I’ve gotten older and grown more independent, I think for myself, and that’s how it should be. Michelle Kwan Read Quote
There’s a lot of emotions that always come out after a skate of a lifetime. I always start crying because there is so much buildup to that competition. Michelle Kwan Read Quote
I don’t really remember a time younger than 5 years old that I didn’t have skates on because all I can remember is every day, tying up my skates and a big smile on my face, excited to go on the ice. Michelle Kwan Read Quote
I got a call this morning, and it was from Nancy Kerrigan, wishing me luck. She wished me luck and sent me all her good wishes. Michelle Kwan Read Quote
Skating takes up 70 percent of my time, school about 25 percent. Having fun and talking to my friends, 5 percent. It’s hard. I envy other kids a lot of things, but I get a guilt trip when I’m not training. Michelle Kwan Read Quote