Johnny Weir

John G. "Johnny" Weir (born July 2, 1984) is an American figure skater.

Quotes

 * I’m not intimidated by anything, except maybe PETA standing outside with a bucket of blood.
 * In: ; Whether other skaters' practice performances would intimidate him


 * The results are something I can't control, so I can't say 'damnit, I didn't place in the top three today.' I can't control any of that. I just skate. And my goal was to show my heart, to take them on a journey with me so they can feel me.
 * In: ; On scoring


 * I want people to be taken away to another planet when they watch me skate. I want them to be transported into a dream world.
 * In:


 * Out of ugly, I think the most important thing to do in life is to make something beautiful.
 * In: ; In response to gibes from Quebec sports announcers

"Figure Skating Rivalry Pits Athleticism Against Artistry," 2008
Johnny Weir in:


 * If he doesn’t want to skate to music that’s pretty and wear a pretty costume, then go rollerblade or skateboard or do one of those extreme sports.
 * About


 * I’d love to see a 6-foot-2-tall, skinny man doing a halfpipe on figure skates.


 * There are some things I keep sacred. My middle name. Who I sleep with. And what kind of hand moisturizer I use.