Michelle Kwan Quotes (26 Quotes)

We will write down her levels and do a comparison (with other skaters) to determine if she is ready to compete.

I was so worried about winning, it was as if I was caught up in my own web.

I have to lot to work on, a lot of improvement to make, focus on the details. And I've got to take advantage of the seconds and the minutes before the Olympics.

I feel I'm capable of being 100 percent for the Olympics, and that's why I put this petition in -- I feel I have a chance to win.

In my heart I knew I couldn't do my best.

It is a common injury for athletes, to the groin. I was confident when I put in the petition I was giving 100 percent. I listen to my body every day.

Should those USFS representatives, after observing my short and long programs on January 27th or 28th, determine, in their sole discretion, that my programs do not contain the technical elements necessary for an Olympic level performance, or that my prior

I have to pay attention to how I feel. These days it's important that I'm in touch with it right now and be serious about it and know how I'm skating and how I'm feeling. Dropping out is not something I want to do, but I have to listen to what my feelings are.

I'm very confident in how my body is reacting.

Taking myself off the team is the most difficult decision I've ever had to make. But it's the right decision.

When I got on the ice, I was a little stiff. Being outside for four hours (on Friday) wasn't good for my body. When I woke up (Saturday) morning, I didn't feel good.

I am deeply disappointed that I will not be at nationals. It's always been my favorite event, especially in an Olympic year, and I was really looking forward to competing. I had been skating very well before the injury, and both my doctor and I feel that

It's really up to the committee to choose who they believe will be the best three skaters in America. I feel that I am one of the three best skaters in America.

It was pretty intense this morning at the rink, a situation I was never in before.

Skating takes up 70 percent of my time, school about 25 percent. Having fun and talking to my friends, 5 percent. It's hard. I envy other kids a lot of things, but I get a guilt trip when I'm not training.

Dropping out is not something that I want to do, but I have to listen to how my body feels. Physically, if I'm not able to skate, I will give my spot up.

She wished me luck and sent all her good energy.

I always thought after 2002 that I'd hang up my skates and turn professional and just go on tour and do shows. But I don't know when it is enough. I mean, I still enjoy it. I'm the luckiest girl alive that I get to perform in front of thousands of people, do what I love doing.

I didn't make the decision, it was up to the committee. The criticism I can't do anything about. Right now its just the competition and the Olympics, going for it and having fun.

That is what is so frustrating having an injury, you're overcoming it, and it's not something that goes away and vanishes. It's stiff, and it's like, 'Is it coming back' You have to listen to it. This morning's practice was difficult.

I had to go through my programs. There was no audience, no feedback, so that was difficult. I tried to stay within myself and stay present and go through everything. Today wasn't the Olympics.

I got a call this morning, and it was from Nancy Kerrigan, wishing me luck. She wished me luck and sent me all her good wishes.

She'll make the country proud.

Right now I know I have a lot of things to work on, a lot of elements, spins, footwork and it was nice to get feedback on all of them from the judges. Thinking gold is good. I'm staying positive and feeling good, injury- free. Right now it's just going for it.

I really have to pay attention to how I'm feeling these days. Dropping out is not something I want to do, but I really have to listen to what my feelings are.

I've learned that it's not about the gold. It's about the spirit of it and about the sport itself. I have no regrets. I tried my hardest and if I don't win the gold, that's OK. I've had a great career. This is a sport. It's beautiful.