Oksana Baiul Quotes (26 Quotes)

I don't care what the critics say or think because I care for and love my fans.

I wish I could say it's easy, but honestly, to get ready for a big championship is not as easy as it seems.

Now, I don't make decisions as fast as I used to.

Professional competitions are overrated.

People really do spend a lot of money on their pets - sometimes more then themselves.

I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes.

I use Graf Edmonton for boots and John Wilson blades.

I wish I could compete again, but my good feeling is, these competitions are better as exhibitions.

Olympic Gold changed me and my life dramatically. I became a celebrity overnight and people see me as a famous skater, not a real person.

Also, I gained lots of weight between ages 18-20 because I was drinking alcohol at night. Alcohol has lots of calories and that does not help.

No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.

One of my favorite vacation places is Miami, because of the people, the water and the beach - of course - and the architecture on Miami Beach is so wonderful.

I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.

I come to Fashion Week events in New York City twice a year.

I have a lot of different stages in my life when training has been easy or hard. Now, it seems that I have been training for so long that it has become almost second nature to me.

First, I have to thank God for giving me the gift that he did as well as a second chance for a better life.

I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape.

If you want to compete, you must find a coach that will be there for you 247 and that will challenge you in order to take you to a higher level.

I took some time off to enjoy my life, but figure skating is something I love and something I will continue doing for the rest of my life.

And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.

I like to listen to different kinds of music - it just depends on my mood. I love Madonna, Russian singers... I like the Rolling Stones a lot

I will try to make a doll of Oksana with a little dog.

My weaknesses are my jumps. The reason is that although I land them in practice, when I actually compete or perform, I should let my body go and stabilize my mind better. Also, I need to work on not letting negative thoughts and emotions get to me on the ice.

I want kids to enjoy skating and I think it's a great workout.

Pairs skating and singles are two different things. Although some skaters have achieved this successfully, it is a very difficult transition. You're looking at double work.

Actually I dance really well on the floor.