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" A lot of the things I do outside the rink are just to relax and recover. We spend so much time at the rink, so it's nice to decompress a little. "

" An artistic standpoint - I've watched a lot of ballet and source some inspiration from how they move, connect with each other, and find meaning in their movement. "

" As a family, we are all intrinsically motivated. "

" As a kid growing up, I didn't want to tell any of my classmates I did figure-skating because I knew they'd be like, 'Oh, you're a skater, you're gay, blah blah blah.' So I kept it to myself. Once I started getting to more of an elite level, I didn't really care what people thought, though. "

" Being able to land all the quads, especially doing them all in one program, is mentally huge. "

" Emma Watson definitely is my celebrity crush. I love 'Harry Potter.' Plus, she's gorgeous, which really helps. "

" Ever since I started skating, making the Olympic team was my ultimate dream. It's what has inspired and motivated me throughout my entire career. "

" Ever since I was a younger skater, I've been working my way to these big jumps. "

" Every competition is different... You can't plan for everything that happens. "

" Every day is a new day, and ultimately, I have to figure out what works each day. "

" Every day's a new day. "

" From a logistical standpoint, I learned about when to peak, when to push, when to recover throughout the season. "

" Half of learning a new element is just getting over the fear of doing it. Once you mentally prepare yourself enough to do the jump, that is really half the battle. "

" Honestly, I am human. I make mistakes. "

" I always carry my phone with me. I always have a computer on me. "

" I am a first-generation American of Chinese decent. My parents were both born and raised in China and moved to the U.S. in their 20s. "

" I am proud to be a first-generation Chinese-American in the sport of figure skating. "

" I began skating in the official practice venue of the 2002 Games. It was a huge Olympic atmosphere with Apollo Ohno sitting on the wall every day when I walked into the rink. That was really cool and very inspiring to see. "

" I began skating when I was 3. It was during 2002, the year the Olympics were held in Salt Lake City. "

" I can't decide the results, but I can still put my best foot forward and try the best I can. "

" I celebrate my hardworking parents and all the opportunities they gave me. "

" I don't think the demographic for skating really entails a lot of basketball watching. "

" I do very scientific-based training. However, for skating, that's a little bit out of the ordinary. Many skaters base their off-ice training around plyometrics, whereas mine is very strength- and power-based. "

" If it's time to indulge, I love desserts, especially Hershey's chocolate. I also love sushi and Japanese food. Food is my favorite in general. "

" If the jump is perfect, you come out, and you feel like you took a three-pointer in basketball or doing the perfect thing in whatever your sport is. You just get that adrenaline rush, a sense of satisfaction, like you want to do it again and again. "

" I genuinely dislike sequins. "

" I hate spiders; I'm terrified of spiders. "

" I have a very close family. I have four older siblings: two brothers and two sisters. "

" I have confidence in how I've trained and prepared myself. I've dreamed about the Olympics for a long time, and it would be kind of silly and a waste to freak myself out. "

" I have my own life to live. "

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