My coach was a great politician, so he did most of the work. He was good. Dorothy Hamill coachgoodgreat Change image and 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
If I hadn't been born a woman, I would have certainly been gay. Dorothy Hamill beargaywoman Change image and share on social
I wanted to learn how to skate backwards and they wouldn't help me and they went off and left me on my own. Dorothy Hamill backwardslearnleave Change image and share on social
They're still considered Olympic eligibles, so there's never an issue whether they're going to turn pro or not. When they get to that level, money is never an issue. They make so much money now. Dorothy Hamill considereligiblesissue Change image and share on social
One naively thinks that by winning the Olympics, it's going to be this switch, and then your life is going to be perfect, and that's not reality. Dorothy Hamill lifenaivelyolympic Change image and share on social
When I was growing up, there were very few women athletes. I remember watching Olga Corbett, but Peggy Fleming and Janet Lynn were my role models. I never dreamt that I could be at that level. I remember thinking they seemed so elegant and regal and powerful and feminine. Dorothy Hamill athletecorbettdream share on social
If you don't know a lot about figure skating, it's easy to fall in love with ice dancing because it's so romantic and so theatrical. Dorothy Hamill danceeasyfall 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
It's different today than it was then. In those days we were strictly amateurs. If I had wanted to stay in for the '80 Olympics, my parents couldn't have afforded it. Dorothy Hamill affordamateurday Change image and share on social
