Skating was something I really wanted to do; my parents knew nothing about it. They said they'd support me as long as I was trying my hardest and enjoying it. Kristi Yamaguchi enjoyhardknow Change image and share on social
There are two or three performances in your life that are absolutely on, where all the planets are lined up for you and you feel you're invincible. Kristi Yamaguchi absolutelyfeelinvincible Change image and share on social
As a professional, I think we're not being judged solely on technical ability anymore. People really want to be entertained and enjoy what they're watching. Kristi Yamaguchi abilityanymoreenjoy Change image and share on social
I didn't want to skate for someone else or for certain marks. Kristi Yamaguchi markskate Change image and share on social
At 6 years old, the ice became a place for me to express myself. Because I was so shy off the ice, it became my safe haven, with music and freedom and self-expression. That was my emotional outlet. Kristi Yamaguchi emotionalexpressexpression Change image and share on social
I'd try to channel my nervous energy in a positive way into strength and endurance. It didn't always work. Kristi Yamaguchi channelenduranceenergy Change image and share on social
Before turning pro, I would never have just left my skates sitting in the locker room unattended. Kristi Yamaguchi leavelockerpro Change image and share on social
My experience at the 1992 Winter Olympics was my fulfillment of dreaming the Impossible Dream. Kristi Yamaguchi dreamexperiencefulfillment Change image and share on social
I've had a lot more fun with the training. Kristi Yamaguchi funhavelot Change image and share on social
