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

When you turn professional, you become an entertainer, and like every other entertainer, you don’t want to get a bad review – Scott Hamilton

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

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

Everything that I’ve ever been able to accomplish in skating and in life has come out of adversity and perseverance – Scott Hamilton

Most other competitions are individual achievements, but the Olympic Games is something that belongs to everybody – Scott Hamilton