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" I am often criticized for spending too much time off the ice, but if you were in my shoes, you'd see how necessary it is. "

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" I'm going to skate exactly the way I want to, create programs that I like, and everything will fall into place where it is supposed to. "

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" I've never been invited to do 'Stars on Ice' before, which is the only figure skating tour in the U.S., and it's disappointing that I can't perform for my American fans... all because I'm not 'family friendly' enough. "

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