When the going got tough, I really had to draw on many of the same competitive instincts I did when I was skating. I really had to put my head down and stay positive. I had to fight.
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My sport taught me what I could do with my talents, whether in the rink or in the rest of my life.Peggy Fleming
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I always thought she had an exquisite look. But I also felt the warmth of her personality never came across to the audience, never had that connection. But choreography can bring it out. You've got to feel it deep inside, that connection, and I think 'Romeo and Juliet' is the most beautiful I've ever seen.
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I think exercise tests us in so many ways, our skills, our hearts, our ability to bounce back after setbacks. This is the inner beauty of sports and competition, and it can serve us all well as adult athletes.
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