Johnny Weir Quotes

John Garvin Weir is an American figure skater, fashion designer, and television commentator. He is a two-time Olympian, the 2008 World bronze medalist, a two-time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, the 2001 World Junior Champion, and a three-time U.S. national champion . He is also known for his sports commentary with Tara Lipinski, as well as his work in LGBTQ activism. Wikipedia  

✵ 2. July 1984
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Famous Johnny Weir Quotes

“Out of ugly, I think the most important thing to do in life is to make something beautiful.”

Source: Behind The Spangles, Weir Is A Man In Full, Trey Graham, National Public Radio, 2010-02-26 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124121023&ft=1&f=1008, ; In response to gibes from Quebec sports announcers

“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.”

Source: Behind The Spangles, Weir Is A Man In Full, Trey Graham, National Public Radio, 2010-02-26 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124121023&ft=1&f=1008,

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

"Figure Skating Rivalry Pits Athleticism Against Artistry," 2008

“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 Evan Lysacek
"Figure Skating Rivalry Pits Athleticism Against Artistry," 2008

“I’m not intimidated by anything, except maybe PETA standing outside with a bucket of blood.”

Source: Johnny Weir quotes: One reason the Olympics are so sensational!, D. Scriber, 2010-02-16 http://dscriber.com/home/1186-johnny-weir-quotes-one-reason-the-olympics-are-so-sensational.html, ; Whether other skaters' practice performances would intimidate him

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

"Figure Skating Rivalry Pits Athleticism Against Artistry," 2008

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