Sasha Cohen Quotes
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When I do win a national title, it would definitely mean a lot more if (Kwan) is there.
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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 had whale tartare when I was in Japan, but I probably wouldn't have it again.
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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'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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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'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'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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I've learned a lot since last time around. You learn a lot about yourself, about competing and training.
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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 felt good out there. A bit nervous, but determined and positive.
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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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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 like to cook simple things, like vegetable egg-white omelets; roast chicken; sauteed chicken breast with curry powder; and Greek salad. Just things that are fresh and healthy and fast and easy, because I have such a crazy schedule.
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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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People should have their rights to be who they want to be and love who they want to love.
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When I came back to Mr. Nicks, he said a skater who is older and more mature should have more input and responsibility for her skating. I feel I set my game plan and goals. He is always the one who is telling me to slow down a little bit.
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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've always tried to be perfect. And I need to stop trying to be perfect and worry about becoming better.
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It feels a little weird without Michelle. Just me and all these little girls.
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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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I'd love to be back in Vancouver in 2010.
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It felt a little empty with her not here. Michelle has always been a big part of the event. I miss competing with her. It really doesn't feel like the Nationals.
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I've got a lot of silvers in different shoeboxes in storage units all over the place. But I think the gold one will have a special place.