Sasha Cohen Quotes
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It kind of humanizes the sport. She's been an icon of the sport. To see that people can be at top of the sport and also have hard times, it humanizes the sport.
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My academic schedule is lighter this year because it's an Olympic year.
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Skating has always been a major area of interest to me.
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Years ago I used to cry but I think I used up all my tears. I have to take helpful steps and it's not going to help me to cry.
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I hope to show girls that eating smart, without giving up their favorite foods, can help them be their best in all areas of their lives.
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I'm not feeling any pressure. We're used to being the very last in the spotlight.
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I'm a competitive person and I love the challenge of mastering new things.
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For whatever reason, the pro world has kind of died out, and the skaters are staying in, staying competitive, putting in the effort, the training to stay at the top of their game. It's difficult.
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I really wanted to soak it in. Everyone is so quick to get off (of the ice), but we work so hard for this. It's nice to take two minutes to enjoy your accomplishments.
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For me, when I get to the venue and have the people and the audience, my performance boosts up. I skate at a much higher level. I'm one of those people that feel like I can feed off the energy and be better. I love to perform.
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It's hard for the girls here and everybody has worked so hard to earn a spot on the team. But it's the U.S. Olympic Committee's job to pick the three skaters who have the best chance at the Olympics.
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I'll probably buy practical things, ... Groceries, gas.
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I've always emulated her work ethic because she was one of the few skaters that didn't lose her temper, that would have a bad day, but have a great attitude, come back and try again. That was a huge lesson for me to learn.
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It works well for my skating. I like the fact it gives weight to spins and jumps that were only checked off (under the 6.0 system). I'm really excited for the new system at Nationals.
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I think it was a gift. I am very pleased.
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I'm used to a very busy schedule. Right now it revolves around training and preparing for Nationals in January. I'm usually at the rink from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and then I attend public school for two hours, three times per week.
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John was sick of having little girls in pink dresses who were just trying their best. He would try to create controversy. It was not always good for me, but it was fun for him.
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I love cashmere. For casual, I like Juicy Couture. I love the beading in Badgley Mischka. I like Dolce & Gabbana. There's such a lot to choose from.
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I celebrate Hanukkah. Anything with gifts is good.
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This is really a window for people to choose what they want to skate to and try to explore new things, just do whatever they want. It's really nice to have options to express our creativity.
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I've just kind of evolved in the way I think. I learned to just enjoy it. I feel really lucky to do what I do, be in the situation I'm in, and I love it. I'm going to have fun out there and trust my training and not worry, because I've figured out the worry doesn't help.
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I'd like to cause a little riot in skating.
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First, you get really dizzy and you learn that you have to center, to stay in one spot.
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The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.