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Brian Boitano, born on October 22, 1963, is a renowned American figure skater. He achieved numerous victories in international competitions in the early 1980s and won the gold medal in men's singles at the 1984 Winter Olympics. Boitano is known for his elegant skating skills and artistic expression, and he has remained active in the sports and entertainment industries after his retirement.

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“Kat and I were in our 20s when we won in '88. Our personalities were already established. We were ready to move on to a life of professional skating.”

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“Kids don't know the language of figure skating. If you ask them to do a compulsory figure, they don't know how to, and that's so important for the edge quality. I think that's why the older skaters are still as popular as they are - because they have that quality that people are missing in this generation.”

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“I love skating. I love the speed, the power, the excitement, the feeling that --- even for just a moment --- I can defy gravity and fly through the air. And I love the way that a great skating performance, like any work of art, can move an audience to laughter or tears.”

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Book:Boitano's Edge: Inside The Real World Of Figure Skating

Source: Boitano's Edge: Inside The Real World Of Figure Skating

“If I had never won a single medal, I'd still be skating in a rink somewhere. There wouldn't be an audience or camera flashes or autograph seekers, but I'd still be skating.”

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“So the programs all start to all look the same. I watched one free skating competition, and I thought I was watching a short program. Everyone was doing exactly the same elements.”

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“That's what amateur skating is about, technical expertise, and it should always stay that way.”

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About the Author

Born: October 22, 1963
Known for: Figure Skater
Quotes: 19

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