You have to be a little crazy to be a downhill skier.

Vail's a very important place for me. Everyone kind of took me in and accepted me in that town, and they still have to this day. I wouldn't be a downhill skier if I hadn't been there.

You can get a big gust of wind, and your Olympics are over.

You are only limited to what you push yourself to, you know? You can always get better.

I love skiing fast. You're going 80 to 85 m.p.h. down an icy slope, and I love it.

When you fall, get right back up.