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My girlfriend has been the ice.
Champions all get kicked when they're down.
Music to me is life. It's what gets me going.
I was an avid swimmer and was state champ at age 12.
Did you do every single thing you could today, to be your best?
I know exactly what I'm doing on the ice, and I'm in my element.
Michael Phelps is a good friend of mine, so I'm very supportive of him.
Olympic athletes have to find a job right after they're done competing.
Who cares if somebody dances better? Doing my very best is rewarding internally.
I love to shop. Clothes, electronics, and I love jewelry, especially yellow gold.
An Olympic pursuit really takes a full three to four years of Olympic preparation.
You can't dwell on what happened. You can't live even a moment stewing in bitterness.
Be YOU. Don't be someone else. YOU are a unique individual. Be proud... rock it loud.
My first car was a Toyota 4Runner when I was 17. I paid for it myself. I was very happy.
It's just a goatee. That sounds kind of weird. A soul patch? I don't know how 'soul' it is.
A lot of times, some of my best ideas happen when I'm running. That's when I do my best thinking.
Generally, speed skaters don't run that much. I'm a little bit of an exception in that I run a lot.
My mantra has always been to have zero regrets in life. Everything I do at one speed, I go all-out.
In school I studied international business and marketing, so I've always been attracted to business.
I've always liked game shows - the competitive aspect and the character-driven personalities you see.
The woman I'm attracted to won't be based on what I write down on paper. It's going to be what I feel.
For me, the '60s in the automotive industry was awesome. The cars are heavy, huge, rolling works of art.
My dad always used to tell me that sometimes you have to have a massive storm in order to clear the sky.
I think that Subway has shown their own personal commitment as a company and how they believe in healthy choices.
I could never focus on my upper body as a skater, so I'm enjoying having symmetrical upper and lower body muscle.
I think we should all be pursuing something of zero regrets, and how do we become greater than we were yesterday.
I believe my father has and always will be the strongest influence in my life, as he has guided me on many paths.
I tend to build bulk and muscle easily, and running seems to make sure I stay kind of stringy, if that makes sense.
I've been an athlete most of my life and on a disciplined schedule. Working out for me is just part of my every day.
It's an individual sport, but collectively everybody shares the same motto that Ironman stands for: anything is possible.
One things guys have to remember is consistency... You can't make up for three years of eating poorly in just one workout.
We actually have a small family. It's just my father and I and my grandmother, who lives in Tokyo. I cherish my friendships.
If I have given my all and still do not win, I haven't lost. Others might remember winning or losing; I remember the journey.
On the ice, if I slow down, I can coast behind somebody for a couple of laps. If I slow down on the run, it'll turn into a walk.
If you put your mind to something, if you give 100 percent, if you sacrifice, and if you dedicate yourself, anything is truly possible.
My dad's great. He's my biggest supporter. He's always told me that whatever I choose to do, I can do it. I just gotta put my mind to it.
Broadcasting is definitely in my cards for the future, and I'm determined to work hard at it - to perfect it and create my style and niche.
If it wasn't for my sport and my father, I'd probably be a fallen statistic. I'd be dead; I'd be in jail. Luckily, I had a great dad in my life.
Winning does not always mean coming in first...real victory is in arriving at the finish line with no regrets because you know you've gone all out.
You'd like people to remember you for these great times on the ice. In reality, you want them to forget because you're doing something new and better.
I think so many times in our society we focus so much on just the end result; when we finally reach that point we realize that was never the true goal.
I've always wanted to play a role in inspiring people to be better, to live higher quality lives and to feel good about the way that they look and feel.
When you are at the Olympic Games, it comes down to a ten thousandth of a hair between making the next round or winning a race or getting second or third.
First and foremost, my involvement within the Olympic pursuit and Games were obviously surrounded by only putting the absolute best nutrients into my body.
I only watch the last 40 seconds. Watching a whole marathon over time, the beginning, middle and end look very slow. I want to see action! I can't help it.
My life has always been with my dad. Since I can remember, I was raised by my father my entire life. So he's kind of been that mom and father figure - always.
My small experience on 'Dancing with the Stars' allowed me to slowly appreciate the Waltz and Viennese Waltz, but to see it in Vienna is something much different.
The first question is always, 'We loved him on 'Dancing with the Stars,' we loved him in the Olympics, but can he speak English?' Yes I speak English. Yes, I can.
The fact that I didn't have a mom is a challenge; it was a struggle; and we made the best of it, and because of that my relationship with my dad is that much stronger.
The last thing I want is for people to go through the motions in life. We're all meant to do different things, but there's a lot of opportunity for us to do some great things.