As a young child, I played the violin. I think that that started the spark. Peggy Fleming childplayspark Change image and share on social
When I was on the ice, in the lights, with the music and the motion, there was a certain kind of flirtation that gave great energy and expressiveness to my performance. Peggy Fleming energyexpressivenessflirtation Change image and share on social
When the going got tough, I really had to draw on many of the same competitive instincts I did when I was skating. I really had to put my head down and stay positive. I had to fight. Peggy Fleming competitivedrawfight Change image and share on social
Then came the choreography... the impact of music and choreography tends to really emphasize an overall feeling of what you really want out of the program. Peggy Fleming choreographyemphasizefelt Change image and share on social
Giving life to music through skating was something I wanted to be known for. Peggy Fleming givelifemusic Change image and share on social
I think exercise tests us in so many ways, our skills, our hearts, our ability to bounce back after setbacks. This is the inner beauty of sports and competition, and it can serve us all well as adult athletes. Peggy Fleming abilityadultathlete share on social
The first thing is to love your sport. Never do it to please someone else. It has to be yours. Peggy Fleming lovesportthing Change image and share on social
Skating was the vessel into which I could pour my heart and soul. Peggy Fleming heartpourskate Change image and share on social
We wanted to be achievers, but being an achiever didn't mean that you stopped being a woman. Peggy Fleming achieverstopwant Change image and share on social
