We will write down her levels and do a comparison (with other skaters) to determine if she is ready to compete. (Michelle Kwan)
I was so worried about winning, it was as if I was caught up in my own web. (Michelle Kwan)
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. (Michelle Kwan)
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. (Michelle Kwan)
In my heart I knew I couldn't do my best. (Michelle Kwan)
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. (Michelle Kwan)
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 (Michelle Kwan)
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. (Michelle Kwan)
I'm very confident in how my body is reacting. (Michelle Kwan)
Taking myself off the team is the most difficult decision I've ever had to make. But it's the right decision. (Michelle Kwan)
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. (Michelle Kwan)
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 (Michelle Kwan)
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. (Michelle Kwan)
It was pretty intense this morning at the rink, a situation I was never in before. (Michelle Kwan)
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. (Michelle Kwan)