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Usually, the Olympics is a bit stronger competition.
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My academic schedule is lighter this year because it's an Olympic year.
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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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Ultimately, it's only four minutes in one day out of my life.
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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 think we're much more easygoing this time. It's like water, Kleenex...
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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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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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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 feel I've matured as a skater and a person in the past four years.
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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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I'll probably buy practical things, ... Groceries, gas.
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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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It's a hard decision for whoever has to make it. I hope the best decision is made. I know they worked hard all year, and it would be nice for them to go since they earned their spots.
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It's bittersweet. I tried hard, I have no regrets. For that performance, silver is generous.
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I'm a competitive person and I love the challenge of mastering new things.
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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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Cardio is tough after a day of skating, but with my iPod I can get into the moment and complete the cardio training for the day.
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I celebrate Hanukkah. Anything with gifts is good.
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I think it was a gift. I am very pleased.
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I skate about 15 to 20 hours a week and also incorporate a lot of off-ice training. I take ballet and Pilates classes and lift weights with my physical therapist when I'm not on the ice.
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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's definitely tough to know you're going to be the last one. It's the best skaters in the world, it's the Olympic Games, it's 11:30 at night. But you just sort of stay in your own world, take it one step at a time and stay strong.
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I didn't think I was going to get any medals, and so it was great to get silver.