Sparkles and motion

I want to be remembered as somebody who pushed the boundaries of my sport. I want people to remember that I was a great talent on the ice and that I did everything a little bit different than everybody else. But at the same time, I want people to remember that I was able to speak my mind. I was able to voice my opinions about things and had no problems with that. In my own way, I’ve brought a lot of people into figure skating. Maybe it’s not the way that my federation or most mainstream people would want it to be, but that’s how I’ve done it. And I hope that more young athletes, not just figure skaters, but especially figure skaters, will be able to be themselves, or say what they want and never be afraid of anything, or anyone. I hope that’s my mark.

—Johnny Weir (via apsies) (via suicideblonde)