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When a skater gets older, they become more mature, and they can assume more responsibility for their skating, ... That's how I've evolved. I know what works and what doesn't, and Mr. Nicks is a great coach for me.
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I shall leave you with an ambiguous answer.
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The night before I compete, I like to have steak. Meat is especially important for female athletes because it provides them with the nutrients they need to perform at their best.
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It feels a little weird without Michelle. Just me and all these little girls.
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I wasn't raised going to synagogue. My mother wasn't brought up with that, so I wasn't brought up with it.
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I enjoyed the experience. I think as a person I matured and I was strong through it all. I'm happy with it. I'm just really ecstatic to come out with a medal.
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I felt good out there. A bit nervous, but determined and positive.
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I've learned a lot since last time around. You learn a lot about yourself, about competing and training.
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It's wonderful. It means so much to skate well, and then be rewarded on top of that is icing on the cake.
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I stayed strong, and I believed in myself and to finish up a strong program and get a standing ovation and then to have the judges give me great marks on top of that was everything I could have asked for.
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I think it's hard for the girls here and everyone who's worked so hard to make the Olympic team.
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I'm going to take in tonight. It's a very strong competition. I'm going to take it one day at a time and do the same thing as I did tonight (in the free skate).
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I'm tougher than I think I am. I was able to believe. I kept believing.
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I was able to believe when everything looked really dark and gray. I had a little break where the music carried me through. I love the music and performing this program. It's always so special to me no matter what happens. It goes beyond an athletic event and just becomes an emotional experience. I was able to attack the rest of the program.
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I want a world championship. I think I'm very capable and I've become a tougher competitor. I think it's very much within my reach.
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She skated really, really well. The two triple-triples made for a really strong program. She deserved to be first.
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I think it was a gift. I was very disappointed in my skate.
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I love attention. I love going to events and photo shoots... I enjoy it all; the clothing, the makeup, the excitement.
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It's kind of interesting, because usually she's always there. She never withdraws. But you never know if your body is going to be there tomorrow.
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I think I was probably not nervous but just a little apprehensive. Ultimately, the jumps just weren't there.
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It goes back to preparation. I still never feel like I've been as prepared as I could or should be. That's why I'm emphasizing that in my training.
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I'd love to be back in Vancouver in 2010.
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I'm preparing physically much harder, and I'm much more prepared. As a result, I am more confident and more comfortable with what I have to do out there.
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You just have to stay on top of the ball, and keep calling people and asking people, and not get one opinion, but 20. It always changes. It's very important to be involved as a skater because ultimately no one cares more about how you do than yourself.