Sasha Cohen Quotes
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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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I am very full of life and there is so much to explore. I would love to act and to travel, all these things I can't do while I'm skating. I'll see what opportunities I have and where I want to go.
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I've designed since I was 12. The first was when I skated to Carmen, in red and gold and black. I wanted so many frills at that time. It had a lot going on for a little person like me. And I picked out fabrics that didn't stretch. Very uncomfortable.
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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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I like the fact they give weight to spins, spirals, footwork, transitions. Something that was merely checked off before and jumping was given all the weight. For me, I'm very appreciative of the new system.
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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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It was difficult to skate at the end after so many strong performances and I just took it one step at a time. I stayed strong and I believed in myself.
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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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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 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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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.
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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 love attention. I love going to events and photo shoots... I enjoy it all; the clothing, the makeup, the excitement.
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I was surprised when I learned I would be for sure getting a bronze and even more surprised when I going to be getting a silver. It was kind of like, oh that's nice. But over the last four years, I changed as a person. My focus is not on the medal. For me it's the experience and the process and enjoying it.
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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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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 felt good out there. A bit nervous, but determined and positive.
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I've always wanted a national title. I've got a lot of silvers in shoe boxes and storage units all over the place. I think the gold one will have a special place.
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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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It feels a little weird without Michelle. Just me and all these little girls.
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I had whale tartare when I was in Japan, but I probably wouldn't have it again.
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At the time, I was devastated, crushed that it didn't turn out how I wanted. But it was my first major international event, so I learned a lot from it.
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People should have their rights to be who they want to be and love who they want to love.
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Ultimately, it's four minutes of one day in my life. I've had such an incredible journey. I'm tougher than I think I am.