At 6 years old, the ice became a place for me to express myself. Because I was so shy off the ice, it became my safe haven, with music and freedom and self-expression. That was my emotional outlet. – Kristi Yamaguchi
I burnt myself out of skating. I was ready to focus on being a mom. – Kristi Yamaguchi
Id try to channel my nervous energy in a positive way into strength and endurance. It didnt always work. – Kristi Yamaguchi
Ive realized how precious life is. When I was younger, I was more adventurous. I felt invincible. I was game for everything. As a mom, I dont want to get injured because then I cant take care of my kids. – Kristi Yamaguchi
I was never one to patiently pick up broken fragments and glue them together again and tell myself that the mended whole was as good as new. What is broken is broken – and Id rather remember it as it was at its best than mend it and see the broken places as long as I lived. – Margaret Mitchell