It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.Neil Armstrong
I've designed since I was 12. The first was when I skated to Carmen, in red and gold and black. I wanted so many frills at that time. It had a lot going on for a little person like me. And I picked out fabrics that didn't stretch. Very uncomfortable.Sasha Cohen
I skate about 15 to 20 hours a week and also incorporate a lot of off-ice training. I take ballet and Pilates classes and lift weights with my physical therapist when I'm not on the ice.Sasha Cohen
I do a variety of activities like Pilates, bike riding, physical therapy, and running. I also train on the ice five to six days a week. On the ice, I work on my programs as a whole and the individual technical elements that comprise the programs.Sasha Cohen
The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.Sasha Cohen
My family has always been there to support me along the way. My coach, John Nicks, is a great influenceSasha Cohen
I want to be the first lady to land a quadruple jump in competition. As I grow older, I know that my skating style will develop and mature.Sasha Cohen
Fashion always was a huge interest of mine. I love beautiful clothes. I appreciate fine beading and lovely fabricsSasha Cohen
Cardio is tough after a day of skating, but with my iPod I can get into the moment and complete the cardio training for the day.Sasha Cohen
I love attention. I love going to events and photo shoots... I enjoy it all; the clothing, the makeup, the excitement.Sasha Cohen
A year ago I had a back injury and followed a good nutrition program to help speed up my recovery. I focused on exercise and staying healthy in order to get back out on the ice.Sasha Cohen
I love cashmere. For casual, I like Juicy Couture. I love the beading in Badgley Mischka. I like Dolce & Gabbana. There's such a lot to choose from.Sasha Cohen
I worked with my coach to develop some new spiral variations to make my program more interesting. Each one is different and you'll have to wait until January to see them.Sasha Cohen
My training has been going really well these past few days and my goal is to keep it up for the next few weeks and hopefully earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team.Sasha Cohen
The night before I compete, I like to have steak. Meat is especially important for female athletes because it provides them with the nutrients they need to perform at their best.Sasha Cohen