Johnny Weir Quotes

Everyday there's something that reminds me why I love this sport.

And I love what I do and I love skating.

It makes everything worth it; every weight that you lifted in the offseason, every swing that you took in the cage. When you feel like you came through for your team, and you see the joy on their faces, there's nothing like it.

That the work involved, the willingness to take chances, the commitment, the opportunity to get on stage and make people happy, was more important than becoming famous, or even what I was dancing.

I'm a passionate individual, and sometimes when I have strong feelings about a subject, I feel the need to express myself.

Music is just such... it's not therapy, but it's a release, it's a joy, it's a pleasure. And it's a job - which is weird, because I don't think of it as a job.

I had to take false steps and go through hard times to come out to where I am now. I can't imagine living without acting. It's not easy, and I don't disrespect anyone who steps out of it after a certain point. Having a family and a house is cool. It's not a betrayal. But if you're going to be an actor, it has to be more than a passing interest.

I hope that people look at my whole career and appreciate that I've given everything that I've got.

First of all, what happens is, when you're good at something, you spend a lot of time with it. People identify you with that sport, so it becomes part of your identity.

I like people who are enthused about things they do, like travel, sports, work. I like being with people who have things they're excited about.

My hands, my feet, I throw my whole body to say all that is within me.

When I sing, I think mostly about the music. But I know that, through singing, my body shows everything that I am. I am a very passionate man and I suffer a lot and have a lot of joy also. In my opinion, it is very important for me to find this stimulus and motivation for singing.

I can't imagine life without singing.

Dancing was my sport when I was younger. So I chose that over everything. And then, I just had to keep going because it became a competitive thing. But I'm not trying to impress anyone anymore. Dancing is more like my art, now.

Skating was the vessel into which I could pour my heart and soul.

My skating is a very emotional thing that comes from the heart, never doing it for the medal.

It is not sacrifice if you love what you're doing.

The first thing I can really tell you is I really love the work.

You've got to sing like you don't need the money.

I dance because it makes me want to explode.

When you spend seven years of your life working on something that you're really passionate about, and other people end up loving it, too, that just makes all of the work worthwhile.

I acted my heart out.

I dance because I have to, because I'm so passionate about it.

Dancing is my obsession. My life.

Endeavour to be faithful, and if there is any beauty in your thought, your style will be beautiful; if there is any real emotion to express, the expression will be moving.