I'm a perfectionist.

Being an athlete, you know how to train and prepare your body for a performance and you’re able to do it under pressure.

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.

I’ve always worked closely with the designers and whoever’s making the costumes. Comfort is the last thing you want on your mind when you’re competing. In an ideal situation, you’ll have something where you’ll put it on and you’re fine and you don’t have to worry about it at all.

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.

With 30,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations from the seasonal flu, those numbers are certainly higher than what we’ve seen of the swine flu. Protecting yourself from both viruses is very important.

Winning in women’s singles felt surreal. I felt that everything I had done – the hard work, the tough times – was all worth it.

I’m kind of a homebody. My husband says I like to just stay home and do nothing, but that’s just how I am.

I didn’t want to skate for someone else or for certain marks.

In terms of my career, having the gold definitely changed my life. The Olympics are different, you know? They’re every four years and it’s such a small group.