Johnny Weir Quotes & Sayings (Page 8)

“I'm very inspired by the artfulness and soulfulness of the Russian people.”

“Now the fact that people are saying, 'Oh my God, he's finally come out' - I was never in.”

“The gymnastic events are really what I tune into the Summer Olympics for.”

“To be honest, I just want to go somewhere where I can wear a white Speedo.”

“When you are an athlete, it's difficult to take time off and say you want to come back without everyone judging you and attacking you.”

“Figure skating is a bit dated - it's like that tweed jacket you pull out of the back of your closet from time to time, and I'm going to try to Chanel it up a little bit.”

“I got into figure skating for the art of it, as well as the sport, and how much I love it. And, you know, I do everything that I want. I march to my own drummer. Sometimes people have an issue with that, and I can't control it.”

“I think it is important for young people to see other young people on television doing something positive with their life, making positive changes and growing. I don't think there is enough of that on TV. I mean, we've got 'Jersey Shore,' and I don't know what that teaches young kids.”

“I totally understand that I am a little outrageous in some ways... I'm a little un-P.C., but I really wish I had the chance to perform for the American fans.”

“I'd love to learn how to foxtrot and cha cha. Believe it or not, I have terrible dancing skills. I can do everything on the ice, but as soon as you put me on the ground, I'm that person that falls down walking off a curb.”