Quote

At 13, I was fearless. I looked at everything so positive. When you're older and been through it all, you know how bad it can get. There is a fear of failing.

Michelle Kwan

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Michelle Kwan
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: January 1
Figure Skater
Torrance
California
USA
Michelle Wing Kwan
Looked
Failing
Positive
Fear
Everything
Fearless
Older

More quotes by Michelle Kwan

Image
Literally falling on the ice and having to pick yourself up in front of thousands of people is not an easy thing to do. The thing that you learn is to pick yourself back up, to learn from your mistakes.
Michelle Kwan
Image
I want to see how far I can train. I have to see how far my body will go.
Michelle Kwan
Image
To represent your country is an honor and a great experience.
Michelle Kwan
Image
Winning is not about how many medals you get-it's about accomplishing goals and just being the best you can be!
Michelle Kwan
Image
If you have nothing in life but a good friend, you're rich.
Michelle Kwan
Image
I skated like it's a sport, went for everthing and just gave it my best shot. It turned out freat. I had nothing to lose. You might be the best in your heart, but not in other people's sight.
Michelle Kwan
Image
You can always say, 'I wish I had landed that triple flip better, or I wish I didn't fall.' They're not regrets, just mistakes.
Michelle Kwan
Image
And what is a gold medal? I'd never really thought about it before Nagano. Now I realize that it's a dream to strive for. I love my silver medal, because it stands for all my dreams and all I'm still capable of fulfilling
Michelle Kwan
Image
There's a lot of emotions that always come out after a skate of a lifetime. I always start crying because there is so much buildup to that competition.
Michelle Kwan
Image
When I was younger, I always dreamed of being a legend, to be remembered in figure skating.
Michelle Kwan
Image
I needed to turn off the negative voice in my head - I was psyching myself out.
Michelle Kwan
Image
I don't really remember a time younger than 5 years old that I didn't have skates on because all I can remember is every day, tying up my skates and a big smile on my face, excited to go on the ice.
Michelle Kwan
Image
I actually prefer soothing music - and maybe that's the skater in me.
Michelle Kwan
Image
Sometimes my body is aching, but I always think, 'Why am I in this? Why do I love it so much?' That's what makes me persevere, that's what makes me keep on going.
Michelle Kwan
Image
Work hard, be yourself, and have fun!
Michelle Kwan
Image
As I've gotten older and grown more independent, I think for myself, and that's how it should be.
Michelle Kwan