In group lesson number six I think we learned how to turn backwards and then just kind of wiggle. That wasn't really skating backward, but I guess I was going in the right direction. Dorothy Hamill backwardbackwardsdirection Change image and share on social
It took me two years to get an appointment with Mr. Suga who cut my hair for the Olympics. Who knew? I had no idea that it would be popular. Dorothy Hamill appointmentcuthair Change image and share on social
In my teen years leading up to the Olympics, I loved having the excuse to skip out on parties because of skating. Partying wasn't my thing anyway. Mostly I hung out with other skaters. We were all buddies, so it's not like I missed out on socializing. I was really enjoying myself. Dorothy Hamill buddyenjoyexcuse share on social
At times, I feel overwhelmed and my depression leads me into darkness. Dorothy Hamill darknessdepressionfeel Change image and share on social
It was very much like Norman Rockwell: small town America. We walked to school or rode our bikes, stopped at the penny candy store on the way home from school, skated on the pond. Dorothy Hamill americabikecandy Change image and share on social
I was always falling in and out of love. I was engaged when I was 16 to the first guy I ever dated, but my father told him I was too young. Dorothy Hamill dateengagefall Change image and share on social
I had the most incredible time on 'Dancing With the Stars.' It never occurred to me when I took it on that I would physically not be able to do it because that's not in an Olympic competitor's vocabulary! It was the most wonderful environment, such a nurturing environment. Dorothy Hamill competitordanceenvironment share on social
My parents didn't have a lot of money, but we never knew that. They really did the best they could. Dorothy Hamill knowlotmoney Change image and share on social
Everybody has to deal with tough times. A gold medal doesn't make you immune to that. A skater is used to falling down and getting up again. Dorothy Hamill dealfallgold Change image and share on social