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
Every time you go out on the ice, there are slight flaws. You can always think of something you should have done better. These are the things you must work on. Dorothy Hamill flawiceslight Change image and 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
I'm certainly not a perfect mother, but I'm trying to be what my mother wasn't for me. My mother's battled depression, so I understand it now as a parent, some of the things that she must have been going through. Dorothy Hamill battledepressionmother share on social
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
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
People think skating would translate very easily to dancing, but it really doesn't. Dancing is a lot of fun and not as dangerous as being on the ice. Dorothy Hamill dancedangerouseasily 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
I don't think television really captures the speed and the power of skating. Dorothy Hamill capturepowerskate Change image and share on social
