Brian Boitano

“It's all about the work. Nothing is going to fall into your lap.”

“If I don't have a project, I don't know what to do with myself.”

“My whole life has been about setting goals and achieving them.”

“You have to have a certain single-mindedness if you want to reach the top of the sport.”

“The pressure at the Olympics is the biggest you'll ever face.”

“I'm an expert at failure. I'm a professional at it. I've failed more than anybody I know.”

“I skated like it was my last time on the ice.”

“When you're skating, you're creating a picture. You're a painter on the ice.”

“I want people to know that I'm a real person, not just a skater.”

“I love the kitchen. It's my sanctuary.”

“For me, the Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

“I think it's important to be able to laugh at yourself.”