Scott Hamilton

Male figure skating is different than female figure skating; we're not America's sweetheart. ↗

— Scott Hamilton

#different #female #figure #figure skating #male

Most other competitions are individual achievements, but the Olympic Games is something that belongs to everybody. ↗

— Scott Hamilton

#belongs #competitions #everybody #games #individual

Rationality is not one of this industry's attributes. ↗

— Scott Hamilton

#industry #rationality

So as an amateur Olympic competitor I loved criticism, because it made me better. But now as a professional I don't really know how to channel it or where to take it, so I don't take it quite as well. ↗

— Scott Hamilton

#because #better #channel #competitor #criticism

When you turn professional, you become an entertainer, and like every other entertainer, you don't want to get a bad review. ↗

— Scott Hamilton

#bad review #become #entertainer #every #get

When you're expected to win and you have the press saying that you are going to win the Olympic gold medal, and you're the only sure thing in the Olympics, it can undermine your confidence. ↗

— Scott Hamilton

#expected #going #gold #gold medal #medal

I don't think most teachers realize how much impact they have. ↗

— Scott Hamilton

#i #impact #most #much #realize

Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless. ↗

— Scott Hamilton

#give #perseverance #priceless #self-esteem #shape

The high road is always respected. Honesty and integrity are always rewarded. ↗

— Scott Hamilton

#high #honesty #integrity #respected #rewarded