And I think it's safe to say that the single very impressive figure to me was Merle Haggard.

Well, first of all, let me say that I might have made a tactical error in not going to a physician for 20 years. It was one of those phobias that really didn't pay off.

I think I'm at a place where I haven't really been encountered by anyone overtly strange. But people think they know me.

I don't think it's safe any- more having them do that.

I think my acceleration is very good. That's the key for me.

I think you learn how to fall well when you're figure skating. Your reflexes are very acute.