In 1968, In The Midst Of The

I Think Skating Helped Me Find Myself.

When I Was On The Ice, In The Lights, With The Music And The Motion, There Was A Certain Kind Of Flirtation That Gave Great Energy And Expressiveness To My Performance.

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.

Then Came The Choreography... The Impact Of Music And Choreography Tends To Really Emphasize An Overall Feeling Of What You Really Want Out Of The Program.

My Sport Taught Me What I Could Do With My Talents, Whether In The Rink Or In The Rest Of My Life