Sasha Cohen Quotes
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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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My academic schedule is lighter this year because it's an Olympic year.
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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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Usually, the Olympics is a bit stronger competition.
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Ultimately, it's only four minutes in one day out of my life.
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It's been very nice and very relaxing to be back in California. And Mr. Nicks knows me so well. I'm in a great situation, and I can't wait to get the season started.
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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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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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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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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'll probably buy practical things, ... Groceries, gas.
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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'm not feeling any pressure. We're used to being the very last in the spotlight.
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I didn't think I was going to get any medals, and so it was great to get silver.
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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'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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I think it was a gift. I am very pleased.
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I still haven't found that automatic robot to pump out the perfect performances. That is something I am still searching for.
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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 think we're much more easygoing this time. It's like water, Kleenex...
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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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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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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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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.