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"Most other competitions are individual achievements, but the Olympic Games is something that belongs to everybody."
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"When you're expected to win and you have the press saying that you are going to win the Olympic gold medal, and you're the only sure thing in the Olympics, it can undermine your confidence."

"Fame is a very confusing thing, because you are recognized by a lot of people that you've never seen before, and they're at a great advantage."

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

"But I never really thought that I would be extraordinarily successful at skating, it's just something that happened, you know."

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

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