I definitely think the trend is we're trying to eliminate name-recognition from skating.

I'm here trying to gauge my music and the ice and get into the season. Last season, we had the same plan, to build up slowly. This year, I just hope for better results at the end of the year.

I wasn't disappointed with the score. I was just disappointed in the jump. It's the easiest jump in my program.

You can know what score you're planning for.

I feel awesome. I've had a really strong season so far, the best of my career with two medals in the Grand Prix, and I was the only American to qualify for the finals. So that gives me a big boost of confidence coming in here.

That's the first element I have missed all season in the short program. Obviously, a very uncharacteristic mistake.