Quotes by 'Oksana Baiul'

Oksana Baiul

Oksana Baiulis a Ukrainian former competitive figure skater. She is the 1993 World champion and the 1994 Olympic champion in ladies' singles...

american-athlete challenge coach higher order

If you want to compete, you must find a coach that will be there for you 24/7 and that will challenge you in order to take you to a higher level.

wish championship easy

I wish I could say it's easy, but honestly, to get ready for a big championship is not as easy as it seems.

different kind skater

I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.

responsibility coaching coaches

No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.

decision used

Now, I don't make decisions as fast as I used to.

competition overrated

Professional competitions are overrated.

class ballet half

I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes.

real people gold

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.

fashion new-york years

I come to Fashion Week events in New York City twice a year.

thinking care and-love

I don't care what the critics say or think because I care for and love my fans.

skating feels higher

And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.

mother heart together

my mother will never leave me. We're together. She will always stay in my heart.

stones singers rolling

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!

skating figures enjoy

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.