Author: Kristi Yamaguchi

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I always try to start out with some type of goal. Then I work backward and think of what I need to do to get there, and give myself smaller goals that are more immediate.

I always try to start out with some type of goal. Then I work backward and think of what I need to do to get there, and give myself smaller goals that are more immediate.

- Kristi Yamaguchi

I don't mind the sparkle - I think it's kind of a tradition in skating. I don't think the men really need sparkles, but for the women it's part of the glamour of our sport.

I don't mind the sparkle - I think it's kind of a tradition in skating. I don't think the men really need sparkles, but for the women it's part of the glamour of our sport.

- Kristi Yamaguchi

One of my mottos not only just in skating but in life in general and I try to enforce it as well, is like no regrets and just like going for it.

One of my mottos not only just in skating but in life in general and I try to enforce it as well, is like no regrets and just like going for it.

- Kristi Yamaguchi

My experience at the 1992 Winter Olympics was my fulfillment of dreaming the Impossible Dream.

My experience at the 1992 Winter Olympics was my fulfillment of dreaming the Impossible Dream.

- Kristi Yamaguchi

I burnt myself out of skating. I was ready to focus on being a mom.

I burnt myself out of skating. I was ready to focus on being a mom.

- Kristi Yamaguchi

There are two or three performances in your life that are absolutely on, where all the planets are lined up for you and you feel you're invincible.

There are two or three performances in your life that are absolutely on, where all the planets are lined up for you and you feel you're invincible.

- Kristi Yamaguchi

Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support.

Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support.

- Kristi Yamaguchi

Now, I am thrilled to be a wife and mother, and I hope to be as good of a mother as my own mother, Carole.

Now, I am thrilled to be a wife and mother, and I hope to be as good of a mother as my own mother, Carole.

- Kristi Yamaguchi

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