“The reward of putting a smile on a child’s face, who has to deal with so many challenges in life, is just beyond words. It's incredible.”

— Kristi Yamaguchi

"Kristi Yamaguchi: My Life After Figure Skating" in ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/kristi-yamaguchi-life-figure-skating/story?id=29556805 (12 March 2015)

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