Oksana Baiul quotes
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“One shouldn't be afraid to lose; this is sport. One day you win; another day you lose. Of course, everyone wants to be the best. This is normal. This is what sport is about. This is why I love it.”
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“Actually I dance really well on the floor.”
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“I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape.”
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“First, I have to thank God for giving me the gift that he did as well as a second chance for a better life.”
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“I use Graf Edmonton for boots and John Wilson blades.”
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“I wish I could compete again, but my good feeling is, these competitions are better as exhibitions.”
-- Oksana BaiulSource : The Golden Skate Interview, www.goldenskate.com. March 7, 2003.
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“My weaknesses are my jumps. The reason is that although I land them in practice, when I actually compete or perform, I should let my body go and stabilize my mind better. Also, I need to work on not letting negative thoughts and emotions get to me on the ice.”
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“Pairs skating and singles are two different things. Although some skaters have achieved this successfully, it is a very difficult transition. You're looking at double work.”
-- Oksana BaiulSource : Golden Skate Online Interview, goldenskate.com. March 7, 2003.
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“People really do spend a lot of money on their pets - sometimes more then themselves.”
-- Oksana BaiulSource : "Oksana Baiul: Online Interview". goldenskate.com. March 7, 2003.
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“...Competitive Skaters must be prepared for a lot of work, challenges, self-discipline, and motivation. The desire must be there, but more importantly, your love for the sport.”
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“I wish I could say it's easy, but honestly, to get ready for a big championship is not as easy as it seems.”
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“I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.”
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“No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.”
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“Now, I don't make decisions as fast as I used to.”
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“I will try to make a doll of Oksana with a little dog.”
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“I want kids to enjoy skating and I think it's a great workout.”
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“I have a lot of different stages in my life when training has been easy or hard. Now, it seems that I have been training for so long that it has become almost second nature to me.”
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“One of my favorite vacation places is Miami, because of the people, the water and the beach - of course - and the architecture on Miami Beach is so wonderful.”
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“Olympic Gold changed me and my life dramatically. I became a celebrity overnight and people see me as a famous skater, not a real person.”
-- Oksana BaiulSource : "Oksana Baiul: Online Interview". Interview, www.goldenskate.com. March 7, 2003.
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“Also, I gained lots of weight between ages 18-20 because I was drinking alcohol at night. Alcohol has lots of calories and that does not help.”
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“And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.”
-- Oksana BaiulSource : "Oksana Baiul: Online Interview". Interview, www.goldenskate.com. March 7, 2003.
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“I don't care what the critics say or think because I care for and love my fans.”
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“I come to Fashion Week events in New York City twice a year.”
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“I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes.”
-- Oksana BaiulSource : "Oksana Baiul: Online Interview". Golden Skate Interview, www.goldenskate.com. March 7, 2003.
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“I like to listen to different kinds of music - it just depends on my mood. I love Madonna, Russian singers... I like the Rolling Stones a lot!”
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“I took some time off to enjoy my life, but figure skating is something I love and something I will continue doing for the rest of my life.”
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“Professional competitions are overrated.”
-- Oksana BaiulSource : Online Interview, www.goldenskate.com. March 7, 2003.
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