Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

First, I have to thank God for giving me the gift that he did as well as a second chance for a better life.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I will try to make a doll of Oksana with a little dog.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

Pairs skating and singles are two different things. Although some skaters have achieved this successfully, it is a very difficult transition. You're looking at double work.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

Olympic Gold changed me and my life dramatically. I became a celebrity overnight and people see me as a famous skater, not a real person.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I don't care what the critics say or think because I care for and love my fans.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I use Graf Edmonton for boots and John Wilson blades.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I want kids to enjoy skating and I think it's a great workout.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I have a lot of different stages in my life when training has been easy or hard. Now, it seems that I have been training for so long that it has become almost second nature to me.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

One of my favorite vacation places is Miami, because of the people, the water and the beach - of course - and the architecture on Miami Beach is so wonderful.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

Actually I dance really well on the floor.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I come to Fashion Week events in New York City twice a year.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I wish I could compete again, but my good feeling is, these competitions are better as exhibitions.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

I wish I could say it's easy, but honestly, to get ready for a big championship is not as easy as it seems.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

My weaknesses are my jumps. The reason is that although I land them in practice, when I actually compete or perform, I should let my body go and stabilize my mind better. Also, I need to work on not letting negative thoughts and emotions get to me on the ice.

Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul

Now, I don't make decisions as fast as I used to.