My legs were kind of dead because I gave so much at the beginning. I feel like I gave everything I have.

The mistake on the combination and the one combination spin was kind of slow, and I can do my spins a little bit better. I didn't really feel that bad after the mistake because it wasn't a major mistake. I still got the combination off. With being sick, you have less energy.

Definitely she's earned it. She has a pretty good track record. Since I don't have to make the decision, I'm glad.

It's just crazy because I've been dreaming about this a very long time. I just feel like, 'Is it even real?' It's just awesome.

Hard work and determination and I really love to skate. I hope when I do my programs and performances, everybody can see that. I was focusing more on the next Olympics, in 2010. For this to happen is pretty nice to get the reward for training is really neat.

The people that win, they really have something special, they really enjoy it, they are in there for that moment. It is so inspiring because you can really feel what they are feeling.