I think, as a skater, I started out really strongly, and as I have grown in the public eye, I have had my rough seasons that most people don't get as much attention for.

My Olympic moment from the individual event was that I was really able to enjoy my skating, and so that meant a lot to me, and I didn't portray that accurately.

My parents are super excited that they've produced an Olympian. I don't think they ever would have imagined this would happen in a million years, so I hope I represent not only Team U.S.A., but the Japanese-American culture and my family as well.

I'm great at dishwashing.

For my dad to say he's proud of me - in English - is a really big deal.

Narcissism is just self-confidence.

I like to be bold and different and to go and try things.

I guess I can be stereotypical and say that Asians are very cheap.

I started skating when I was five years old in Pasadena, California.

Being named to the Olympic team has special meaning to it because I feel like I've come full circle.

I don't necessarily always feel happy when I'm skating.

It was my goal and dream to be selected to the Olympic team, so I knew going into it the amount of responsibility I was given.

I've dreamed about going to the Olympics ever since I was young.

Sports is expensive, and you have to find a way to pay for it.

You can train to be ready for the nerves, and we simulate it all the time, but it's never the same when it actually matters.

To all the little girls out there, I would tell them to really appreciate what their parents do for them. And also to truly believe in their dream. If they truly believe that they're capable, things will happen for them - as long as they put in the work, of course.

I feel like the worst has happened to me, so what better person to skate to 'Madame Butterfly' than me?

I pride myself on being Japanese American.

Sports are evolving and always evolving, and people have that determination to keep going and coming back. I think I'm one of those athletes. I stand to show that people shouldn't give up. You've got to just keep going until you succeed.

Skating becomes more important to me every year. It's obviously harder as age takes a toll on the body and the brain, and I think because of that, competing becomes much more difficult. That's why those who stick around are always so appreciative of others' skating because we know how much work goes into it.

The only thing I can expect from myself is to learn from each competition and improve.

I loved being at the rink every day and training.

A lot of people know me for my speed and my flexibility. I like to jump, but I'm not really the best jumper. I'm more of a spinner.

For the American culture to evolve and include Asians is so amazing.