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" I didn't even ski halfpipe until I was 14 because the resort where I lived didn't have one. So it wasn't always my favorite event, but I grew into it. "

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" I chose a public platform to come out. I wanted to have an impact with it. "

" All I can really say is to encourage anybody who's in the closet to come out, and congratulate anyone who has. "

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" I want to be the guy that's taking names, on the podium, and winning events. "

" I'm proud to be from a country where I can speak up. "

" Even if you're 'the gay guy,' if you're winning events, you're still winning events. "

" I hope that any gay kids see me as beacon of light, not just in sport but in general. "

" I have the LGBT audience behind me, and there's all these people that I want to make proud, and I want to do well aside from just myself. "

" I look at photos of the Sochi Olympics - even though it sometimes seems like it was just yesterday - that photo doesn't even look like me. It looks like a child. I don't even recognize myself. "

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" I don't think there's a direct correlation between my sexuality and my skiing ability. But I think because I was so concerned about it being found out, it was a distraction. "

" If people are hiding their sexuality, they don't really get their full selves, so you can sometimes feel like you're presenting sort of like a fogged version of yourself. "

" Since I came out of the closet, I've gotten to just really be myself and feel authentic and honest and genuine. It's just been a huge relief for me competitively. "

" Having an Olympic medal validates that you can be a successful freeskier... It's like a credential that sticks with you the rest of your life. "

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" Jet lag is tough, to be honest. For me, it's much easier to force yourself to stay awake. "

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