Sasha Cohen Quotes
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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'm tougher than I think I am. I was able to believe. I kept believing.
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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 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 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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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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I had whale tartare when I was in Japan, but I probably wouldn't have it again.
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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 feel I've matured as a skater and a person in the past four years.
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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 think I was probably not nervous but just a little apprehensive. Ultimately, the jumps just weren't there.
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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 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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I felt good out there. A bit nervous, but determined and positive.
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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 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've always tried to be perfect. And I need to stop trying to be perfect and worry about becoming better.
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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.
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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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People should have their rights to be who they want to be and love who they want to love.
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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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It feels a little weird without Michelle. Just me and all these little girls.