I caught up with Johnny Weir (see right), 2008 World bronze medalist and three-time U.S. National champion, after a charity performance in New Jersey and during a benefit gala for Figure Skating in Harlem in New York. This guy gets around! We talked about his plans for the summer, what he thought skating teaches girls, fashion (of course) and his wish to become a goodwill ambassador. I've spoken to Johnny several times now and I actually think he's one of the rare people whom you can have a conversation about literally anything. Next time, I'm going to ask him how to best cook a turkey. I know he will have an opinion and it'll be well thought out and completely original.
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Thanks so much for posting this, Susan! I love your website. It's an awesome resource for figure skating news and exclusive interviews/videos. :)
Posted by: Lina | April 29, 2009 at 11:09 AM
OMG! Is Lifeskate the only one actually interviewing Johnny on camera? THANK YOU
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