Barbara Ann Scott quotes

“The most important thing about skating is that it teaches you to do the things you should do before you do the things you want to do.”
-- Barbara Ann Scott

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“Those edges and turns teach control and discipline, just like finger exercises on the piano.”
-- Barbara Ann Scott

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“When the news wants to tell you something is important, they put dramatic theme music behind it. They scare you into watching the story.”

“It's important to remember that, first and foremost, if not only, this is entertainment. 'The West Wing' isn't meant to be good for you.”

Source : "Meet the Press" with Chuck Todd, www.nbcnews.com. July 3, 2016.

“That's what amateur skating is about, technical expertise, and it should always stay that way.”

Source : "CNN Live Today" with Daryn Kagan, www.cnn.com. February 19, 2002.

“It is great to be a part of the whole skating family, and it makes me feel ecstatic that my name will be among the greats of the sport.”

“In my teen years leading up to the Olympics, I loved having the excuse to skip out on parties because of skating. Partying wasnt my thing anyway. Mostly I hung out with other skaters. We were all buddies, so its not like I missed out on socializing. I was really enjoying myself.”

“God does not so much want us to do things as to let people see what He can do.”

“We cannot have peace if we are only concerned with peace. War is not an accident. It is the logical outcome of a certain way of life. If we want to attack war, we have to attack that way of life.”

Source : "Our Generation Against Nuclear War". Book by Dimitrios I. Roussopoulos, 1983.

“People should pay more attention. Everyone wants attention, but no one wants to give attention.”

Source : A.M. Homes (2012). “This Book Will Save Your Life”, p.29, Granta Books

“There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don't discuss my private life.”

“Luke, I don't want to discourage your curiosity, but I have to remind you, if something goes wrong, this is an exceptionally embarassing way to die." Mara”