I always thought after 2002 that I’d hang up my skates and turn professional and just go on tour and do shows. But I don’t know when it is enough. I mean, I still enjoy...

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.

I can empathize with how Emily must be feeling, because I was in a similar situation in 1994. I appreciate the faith that U.S. Figure Skating has placed in me. I am confident that I...

It is kind of frustrating making mistakes your first practice. You want to get out there and skate brilliant and feel good and have your legs under you and go out there and do your...

I feel I am one of the best three skaters in America.

I didn’t make the decision, it was up to the committee. The criticism I can’t do anything about. Right now its just the competition and the Olympics, going for it and having fun.

I feel I’m capable of being 100 percent for the Olympics, and that’s why I put this petition in — I feel I have a chance to win.

Taking myself off the team is the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make. But it’s the right decision.

I can’t say it felt like me out there,

I have to lot to work on, a lot of improvement to make, focus on the details. And I’ve got to take advantage of the seconds and the minutes before the Olympics.

I’ve learned that it’s not about the gold. It’s about the spirit of it and about the sport itself. I have no regrets. I tried my hardest and if I don’t win the gold, that’s...

In my heart I knew I couldn’t do my best.

I was so worried about winning, it was as if I was caught up in my own web.

She wished me luck and sent all her good energy.

It feels awesome. When I first put in the petition I believed I would be 100 percent at the Olympics, and I still believe it.

It’s really up to the committee to choose who they believe will be the best three skaters in America. I feel that I am one of the three best skaters in America.

It was pretty intense this morning at the rink, a situation I was never in before.

Should those USFS representatives, after observing my short and long programs on January 27th or 28th, determine, in their sole discretion, that my programs do not contain the technical elements necessary for an Olympic level...

We will write down her levels and do a comparison (with other skaters) to determine if she is ready to compete.

If you have nothing in life but a good friend, you’re rich.

Dropping out is not something that I want to do, but I have to listen to how my body feels. Physically, if I’m not able to skate, I will give my spot up.

I started jumping not too long ago, like two weeks ago. From not spinning, not jumping to performing, that was a big step for me.

I’m very confident in how my body is reacting.

When I got on the ice, I was a little stiff. Being outside for four hours (on Friday) wasn’t good for my body. When I woke up (Saturday) morning, I didn’t feel good.

That is what is so frustrating ? having an injury, you’re overcoming it, and it’s not something that goes away and vanishes. It’s stiff, and it’s like, ‘Is it coming back?’ You have to listen...

I fell on a double axel. That is how I pulled my groin.

I am deeply disappointed that I will not be at nationals. It’s always been my favorite event, especially in an Olympic year, and I was really looking forward to competing. I had been skating very...

Of course I’m very disappointed, but I see this as a temporary setback,

I have to pay attention to how I feel. These days it’s important that I’m in touch with it right now and be serious about it and know how I’m skating and how I’m feeling....

Don’t close any doors unless you want them closed.

I am confident that I will be fully ready to compete at the Olympics.

Vomiting I have not done.

I respect the Olympics too much to compete.

Thinking gold is good. I’m staying positive, feeling good. I’m injury free. So right now, it’s just going for it.

It is a common injury for athletes, to the groin. I was confident when I put in the petition I was giving 100 percent. I listen to my body every day.

I had to go through my programs. There was no audience, no feedback, so that was difficult. I tried to stay within myself and stay present and go through everything. Today wasn’t the Olympics.

She’ll make the country proud.

I?m thinking gold is good. I?m staying positive, feeling good. I?m injury free. So right now, it?s just going for it.

Right now I know I have a lot of things to work on, a lot of elements, spins, footwork and it was nice to get feedback on all of them from the judges. Thinking gold...

It is sort of ironic that the last person bumped off the team was me in 1994. But they do have a rule for special circumstances.

I really have to pay attention to how I’m feeling these days. Dropping out is not something I want to do, but I really have to listen to what my feelings are.