I played soccer, and I was the kid who ran the wrong way, or I was pretending to be some sort of zebra and I would flail my arms and kick up my legs. Johnny Weir armflailkick Change image and share on social
I think it is important for young people to see other young people on television doing something positive with their life, making positive changes and growing. I don't think there is enough of that on TV. I mean, we've got 'Jersey Shore,' and I don't know what that teaches young kids. Johnny Weir growhaveimportant share on social
Being in the public eye is part of what I do, and taking on a multitude of different projects - television, radio, fashion, writing or deep-sea diving - is a blessing. It is also how I pay my bills and fund my own skating, as I don't have a sponsor or financial help from my federation. Johnny Weir billblessdeep share on social
When you are an athlete, it's difficult to take time off and say you want to come back without everyone judging you and attacking you. Johnny Weir athleteattackback Change image and share on social
I've always wanted to make a music video with skating and different imagery, something very artistic. Johnny Weir artistichaveimagery Change image and share on social
In spite of all the skills that I do have, to relate to the normal world I have no applicable skills. I can speak Russian, I can speak French. I know about Chanel. Especially vintage Chanel. I know what Halston is. All of these things, but they can't really be applied to a nine-to-five. Johnny Weir applicableapplychanel share on social
Despite the usual idea of a figure skater, I have no rhythm when it comes to even walking off the ice. I fall off curbs all the time. Johnny Weir curbfallfigure Change image and share on social
I'm not commercial, I'm not for Special K cereal and I'm not a Wheaties boy; I'm a little bit more avant-garde, a little bit more out there. Johnny Weir avantbiteboy Change image and share on social
I drink Vitamin Water nonstop - I should have an IV. Johnny Weir drinknonstopvitamin Change image and share on social
I am often criticized for spending too much time off the ice, but if you were in my shoes, you'd see how necessary it is. Johnny Weir criticizeiceshoe Change image and share on social
