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“I got into figure skating for the art of it, as well as the sport, and how much I love it. And, you know, I do everything that I want. I march to my own drummer. Sometimes people have an issue with that, and I can't control it.”

Quote by Johnny Weir

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Johnny Weir is a celebrated figure skater from the United States, born on July 2, 1984. He achieved international fame for his exceptional skating abilities and artistic presentations. Weir has accumulated a string of accolades and titles during his career, including multiple U.S. National Championships and a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics. more

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