That's what makes the Ryder Cup in golf so much better than the Masters or the U.S. Open. To be a part of something that is not about personal achievement, but about representing everyone and sharing it with the whole country, it's wonderful.
From the fall of October, 1980 to March, 1984 I never lost a competition.
I was nine-years-old when I first put on skates.
And so figure skating was a great vehicle for me to kind of be competitive at something, without having to be big.
Rationality is not one of this industry's attributes.
So as an amateur Olympic competitor I loved criticism, because it made me better. But now as a professional I don't really know how to channel it or where to take it, so I don't take it quite as well.
I don't think most teachers realize how much impact they have.
I didn't want to be the sissy figure skater, you know.
The Olympics in '80 was phenomenal. It was my favorite memory of all competitive events, because it was brand new and it was exciting.
When you turn professional, you become an entertainer, and like every other entertainer, you don't want to get a bad review.
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