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Kristi Yamaguchi quotes

American Athlete July 12, 1971

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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. Kristi Yamaguchi
Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support. Kristi Yamaguchi
I've realized how precious life is. When I was younger, I was more adventurous. I felt invincible. I was game for everything. As a mom, I don't want to get injured because then I can't take care of my kids. Kristi Yamaguchi
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. Kristi Yamaguchi
One of my mottos not only just in skating but in life in general and I try to enforce it as well, is like no regrets and just like going for it. Kristi Yamaguchi
Kristi Yamaguchi quote: "The past couple years training with Kurt have really brought..."
The past couple years training with Kurt have really brought inspiration into my skating. Kristi Yamaguchi
Kristi Yamaguchi quote: "I'd try to channel my nervous energy in a positive way into..."
I'd try to channel my nervous energy in a positive way into strength and endurance. It didn't always work. Kristi Yamaguchi
Winning in women's singles felt surreal. I felt that everything I had done - the hard work, the tough times - was all worth it. Kristi Yamaguchi
Kristi Yamaguchi quote: "Now, I am thrilled to be a wife and mother, and I hope to be..."
Now, I am thrilled to be a wife and mother, and I hope to be as good of a mother as my own mother, Carole. Kristi Yamaguchi
I don't mind the sparkle - I think it's kind of a tradition in skating. I don't think the men really need sparkles, but for the women it's part of the glamour of our sport. Kristi Yamaguchi
At 6 years old, the ice became a place for me to express myself. Because I was so shy off the ice, it became my safe haven, with music and freedom and self-expression. That was my emotional outlet. Kristi Yamaguchi
Kristi Yamaguchi quote: "I'm kind of a homebody. My husband says I like to just stay..."
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. Kristi Yamaguchi
Kristi Yamaguchi quote: "The good feeling I get from contributing rivals anything I..."
The good feeling I get from contributing rivals anything I felt on the Olympic stand in Albertville. Kristi Yamaguchi
I don't know how many people really knew who I was before the Olympics and that's the fun thing of the Olympics - you get to know someone who captures your heart, hopefully. Kristi Yamaguchi
Growing up as an athlete, I started skating very young. My parents didn't know anything about the sport, so they went with the flow. I had two great coaches who gave great advice and gave guidelines for my parents. My parents let the coaches dictate what was going on on the ice. Kristi Yamaguchi

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