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Michelle Kwan

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    Michelle Kwan

    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

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    Michelle Kwan

    As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States.

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    Michelle Kwan

    Don't focus on the negative things that can happen, just think about the positive things.

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    Michelle Kwan

    I actually prefer soothing music - and maybe that's the skater in me.

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    Michelle Kwan

    I always thought after 2002 that I'd hang up my skates and turn professional and just go on tour and do shows. But I don't know when it is enough. I mean, I still enjoy it. I'm the luckiest girl alive that I get to perform in front of thousands of people, do what I love doing.

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    I didn't lose the gold. I won the silver.

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    Michelle Kwan

    I don't know secret to success, but I'm pretty sure the closest thing is preparation

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    Michelle Kwan

    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.

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    Michelle Kwan

    If you have nothing in life but a good friend, you're rich.

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    I needed to turn off the negative voice in my head - I was psyching myself out.

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    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.

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    Michelle Kwan

    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.

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    Skating has given me so much that it's priceless.

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    Skating is in my heart, not my head

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    Michelle Kwan

    Skating takes up 70 percent of my time, school about 25 percent. Having fun and talking to my friends, 5 percent. It's hard. I envy other kids a lot of things, but I get a guilt trip when I'm not training.

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    Michelle Kwan

    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.

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    The one who wins all the time is great and powerful, but the one who had been trampled on and fallen is who I admire the most

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    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.

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    To represent your country is an honor and a great experience.

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    What I love the most is getting on the ice and just popping in a fabulous CD and skating - all by myself, the rink completely empty, just me and the music.

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    Michelle Kwan

    When I feel like I'm in a rut, I remember it's the little things in life that are important, like riding a bike with a friend or eating ice cream with my baby niece.

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    Michelle Kwan

    When I look at the kids training today... I can tell which ones are going to do well. It's not necessarily the ones who have the most natural talent or who fall the least. Sometimes it's the kids who fall the most, and keep pulling themselves up and trying again.

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    Michelle Kwan

    When I look back at the world championships, I know there's a lot of room for improvement, I'm always up for a challenge. The Olympics, they don't define me, I've had some good and some bad. But it's all about the Olympic experience.

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    Michelle Kwan

    When I was younger, I always dreamed of being a legend, to be remembered in figure skating.

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    Michelle Kwan

    Winning is not about how many medals you get-it's about accomplishing goals and just being the best you can be!

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    Michelle Kwan

    Work hard, be yourself, and have fun!

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    Michelle Kwan

    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.