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To me, skating should look effortless even when you're doing the hardest of elements.

Johnny Weir

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Johnny Weir
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: July 2
Actor
Figure Skater
Coatesville
Pennsylvania
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I will be 60 or 70 years old still rocking my Chanel blazer with my hair all coiffed.
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I design all of my costumes. I like to go out there and feel like I have contributed to every part of what I do. I choose the music, the choreographer, I've obviously chosen my coach, my costumes - all if that falls under my realm of power, my realm of influence.
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