Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless – Scott Hamilton

I’m very accessible. I don’t get into this ego thing – Scott Hamilton

I had a ninth grade teacher who told me I was much smarter and much better than I was allowing myself to be. Scott Hamilton

I don’t think most teachers realize how much impact they have – Scott Hamilton

Without strength and courage it’s really hard to perform at the highest levels of international figure skating, because you’re alone on the ice and you only have seven minutes over two nights to prove yourself – Scott Hamilton

When you’re expected to win and you have the press saying that you are going to win the Olympic gold medal, and you’re the only sure thing in the Olympics, it can undermine your confidence – Scott Hamilton