Before turning pro, I would never have just left my skates sitting in the locker room unattended. Kristi Yamaguchi
I always thought after 2002 that I'd hang up my skates and turn professional and just go on tour and do shows. But I don't know when it is enough. I mean, I still enjoy it. I'm the luckiest girl alive that I get to perform in front of thousands of people, do what I love doing. Michelle Kwan
I don't really remember a time younger than 5 years old that I didn't have skates on because all I can remember is every day, tying up my skates and a big smile on my face, excited to go on the ice. Michelle Kwan
I took group lessons at a rink near my home. We first had to learn how to stand up on the ice wearing skates. Eventually we learned to move forward, but soon found out that it was not that easy to stop! So that was our next important lesson. Nancy Kerrigan
My parents put skates on me at age 2, the way it should be if you're serious, and I've always liked it. Bonnie Blair
Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.H. Jackson Brown,Jr.
You see a hockey player, you'd never know he's a professional athlete. But you put the skates on him, and he becomes a beast. Junior Seau