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