Quotes from Oksana Baiul

People really do spend a lot of money on their pets - sometimes more then themselves.

I wish I could compete again, but my good feeling is, these competitions are better as exhibitions.

My weaknesses are my jumps. The reason is that although I land them in practice, when I actually compete or perform, I should let my body go and stabilize my mind better. Also, I need to work on not letting negative thoughts and emotions get to me on the ice.

One shouldn't be afraid to lose; this is sport. One day you win; another day you lose. Of course, everyone wants to be the best. This is normal. This is what sport is about. This is why I love it.

I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.

I will try to make a doll of Oksana with a little dog.

I wish I could say it's easy, but honestly, to get ready for a big championship is not as easy as it seems.

I don't care what the critics say or think because I care for and love my fans.

And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.

Now, I don't make decisions as fast as I used to.

No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.

I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes.

I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape.

First, I have to thank God for giving me the gift that he did as well as a second chance for a better life.

Olympic Gold changed me and my life dramatically. I became a celebrity overnight and people see me as a famous skater, not a real person.

Professional competitions are overrated.

I want kids to enjoy skating and I think it's a great workout.

Actually I dance really well on the floor.

I use Graf Edmonton for boots and John Wilson blades.

I have a lot of different stages in my life when training has been easy or hard. Now, it seems that I have been training for so long that it has become almost second nature to me.

One of my favorite vacation places is Miami, because of the people, the water and the beach - of course - and the architecture on Miami Beach is so wonderful.

my mother will never leave me. We're together. She will always stay in my heart.

I like to listen to different kinds of music - it just depends on my mood. I love Madonna, Russian singers... I like the Rolling Stones a lot!

I took some time off to enjoy my life, but figure skating is something I love and something I will continue doing for the rest of my life.