There's a lot of emotions that always come out after a skate of a lifetime. I always start crying because there is so much buildup to that competition. Michelle Kwan buildupcompetitioncry Change image and share on social
As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States. Michelle Kwan athletehaveproud Change image and share on social
Skating takes up 70 percent of my time, school about 25 percent. Having fun and talking to my friends, 5 percent. It's hard. I envy other kids a lot of things, but I get a guilt trip when I'm not training. Michelle Kwan envyfriendfun share on social
I would just love to be able to give back to figure skating. Michelle Kwan backfiguregive Change image and share on social
What I love the most is getting on the ice and just popping in a fabulous CD and skating - all by myself, the rink completely empty, just me and the music. Michelle Kwan completelyemptyfabulous Change image and share on social
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 bigdayexcite Change image and share on social
I want to see how far I can train. I have to see how far my body will go. Michelle Kwan bodytrain Change image and share on social
As I've gotten older and grown more independent, I think for myself, and that's how it should be. Michelle Kwan growhaveindependent Change image and share on social
I had dreamed of being at the Olympics since I was 7 years old. Michelle Kwan dreamolympicyear Change image and share on social
