After I false-started once, I felt like he targeted me on the second one, so I just sat there and waited for the gun. It ruined my whole race.

She's been an inspiration to all of us. We were really crossing our fingers hoping that she would get it.

I'm very excited about today's race. I have a solid position on the team this year, so it's great to come out and not have to worry about that. I could come out and just skate my best.

She has just the right things to say and just the right ways to let me feel better. She's been here and knows what I'm going through.

She gets very nervous for me. It's hard taking the pressure off . . . I have to deal with a little more pressure than others do.

I was a chunky little kid, and when they sat me in that wagon, it tipped backward and I banged my head on the (concrete) floor. I was howling pretty good, but Dad went outside and cried his eyes out.