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. ↗
Skating was something I really wanted to do; my parents knew nothing about it. They said they'd support me as long as I was trying my hardest and enjoying it. ↗
In this tour around the world I was not interested in contemporary buildings because I had seen contemporary buildings actually until they came out of my ears in a sense. ↗
People who don't travel cannot have a global view, all they see is what's in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live. ↗
Happiness is within. It has nothing to do with how much applause you get or how many people praise you. Happiness comes when you believe that you have done something truly meaningful. ↗