I started taking ballet lessons when I was three and a half and I still take dance classes.
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.
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.
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.
No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.
I wish I could compete again, but my good feeling is, these competitions are better as exhibitions.
