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" The Sochi Games is not only my second Olympics, but the 'retirement stage' for me, so I want to have a greater experience than any other competition before. In the past, I had strong concepts for short programs and lyrical ones for the long. But this time, it's the other way around. "

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" I get tired too, just like everybody else. Sometimes I tell people that, but all I get is people saying that being vulnerable and weak is just not like me. I rarely get the response of emotional support I want. But sometimes I need it. "

Kim Yuna

People

Need

" I like to be just an athlete, but if I go to competition and compete, I love to be a star, maybe. "

" The popularity of figure skating has increased tremendously, and Koreans have a huge interest in figure skaters - not only me, other international skaters as well. "

Kim Yuna

Popularity

Interest

" I love weekends. Just like everyone else, I get to rest on weekends and go out with friends. I hate Mondays. "

Kim Yuna

Hate

Rest

" I have learned from the first Olympics, of course. When I went to my first Olympic Games, I experienced all of the pressure and was able to win the gold medal. I try not to feel the pressure, and I try not to be nervous when I am on the ice and when I compete. "

" For the off-ice training, I do basic strength training, and for the on-ice training, I practice jumps, spins, steps, and my new long program with my new coach Peter Oppegard. "

" For a long time, just skating in the Olympics had been my goal because not many Koreans had done it. "

" The Vancouver Olympics was the first competition where I completed the short and free programs without any mistakes, and that in itself was a huge achievement. "

" People expect that I'll be just perfect on ice, and that's not the case. I make mistakes, too. When I review my performance, sometimes I feel I did awful. That's the whole part of the process of what people see when I'm performing. "

" When I was little, I had never really expected to win such a big competition. For a long time, just skating in the Olympics had been my goal because not many Koreans had done it. "

" What motivated me is skating is something I am best at and I love the most. "

" If, by any chance, I get to perform, then it would be a great honor for me. Especially because performing in the Olympics in your country doesn't happen to many skaters. "

" Even in the hardest circumstances, dreams can give you the courage to live, and I hope I can share that message with children in need. "

" Where there is peace, there is sports; where there is sports, there is peace. Peace is what allows us, especially young people, to dream, go after one's goals and prepare you for the next challenge in life. "

" If I give up my career as a skater simply because I fear I won't show my best performance, I would be really sorry later in life. "

Kim Yuna

Performance

Best

" I am not trying my best because it is the Olympics. I try my best always. "

" Many people talk about winning two straight gold medals, but I'm not focusing on defending the title. "

" A coach told my mum I had talent and I would make a very good skater. "

" I think I'm a born athlete. My coaches have told me my muscles and body structure are perfect for skating. "

" I trained for four years in Toronto, and even before that, I was back and forth between Canada and the States during summer for training. And, since there isn't much difference between Canada and the States, I haven't felt much difference in the environment. "

" When I was young, many people didn't know what figure skating was. Some who knew of it thought of it as dancing on ice. But, as I entered international competitions and got good results, many people got to know more about it and came to cheer for me. "

Kim Yuna

People

Thought

" L.A. is a city that has given me great support for skating. "

Kim Yuna

Support

Skating

" I'm not feeling much pressure for the Olympics because I think I already have done many things in my career. I will try to enjoy my second Olympics. "

" I've been dreaming of winning gold medal in the Olympics. "

" Watching previous figure skaters, I always wondered why they cried after their performance. "

" If I walk in the street in Korea, I am recognized. "

" In competition, when I start performance I try not to think about all the pressure from the fans. But, I got a lot of energy from them always. They make me more perfect. "

" For an athlete myself, it is especially meaningful for our country to host an Olympics. Every athlete hopes to participate in an Olympics, so I still can't believe the games of dreams is going to take place in Korea. "

" When I came back on the rink in 2012, I set a goal of wrapping up my career well rather than just winning medals. I'm not preparing for any special skills for Sochi because I don't feel like they are necessary. "

" I have been compared to Mao since we were both junior skaters. We've felt the rivalry since then, so we wanted to avoid each other. However, she has been my motivation. "