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Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support. ↗

— Kristi Yamaguchi

#achieved #dreams #everyday #fortunate #give

I always try to start out with some type of goal. Then I work backward and think of what I need to do to get there, and give myself smaller goals that are more immediate. ↗

— Kristi Yamaguchi

#backward #get #give #goal #goals

I don't know how many people really knew who I was before the Olympics and that's the fun thing of the Olympics - you get to know someone who captures your heart, hopefully. ↗

— Kristi Yamaguchi

#captures #fun #fun thing #get #heart

The excitement of learning separates youth from old age. As long as you're learning you're not old. ↗

— Rosalyn S. Yalow

#excitement #learning #long #old #old age

I don't mind the sparkle - I think it's kind of a tradition in skating. I don't think the men really need sparkles, but for the women it's part of the glamour of our sport. ↗

— Kristi Yamaguchi

#i #i think #kind #men #mind

I've realized how precious life is. When I was younger, I was more adventurous. I felt invincible. I was game for everything. As a mom, I don't want to get injured because then I can't take care of my kids. ↗

— Kristi Yamaguchi

#because #care #everything #felt #game

In terms of my career, having the gold definitely changed my life. The Olympics are different, you know? They're every four years and it's such a small group. ↗

— Kristi Yamaguchi

#changed #definitely #different #every #four

One of my mottos not only just in skating but in life in general and I try to enforce it as well, is like no regrets and just like going for it. ↗

— Kristi Yamaguchi

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The good feeling I get from contributing rivals anything I felt on the Olympic stand in Albertville. ↗

— Kristi Yamaguchi

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The past couple years training with Kurt have really brought inspiration into my skating. ↗

— Kristi Yamaguchi

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