Johnny Weir On His Journey & Figure Skating Success | Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

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The USA's Johnny Weir talks about his life, first memories of the sport and the sport of figure skating in this in-depth interview with the Olympic KZbin channel.
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[@bridesnyc]

My name is Johnny Weir,” he wrote in a 2014 Falls Church News-Press column. “I have succeeded many times but I am just as proud of many of my great failures. I failed to win a medal at the Olympics, but I went twice and skated the performances of my lifetime. I failed to have a successful first marriage, but I allowed myself to love.”

[@lorraineclark4413]

He didn't fail to win. He got ROBBED at the Olympics.

[@yeahbro1892]

@@lorraineclark4413 I know I'm still so mad about that

[@alyshakelley403]

@@lorraineclark4413 how he got robbed ?

[@primalcritters]

@Lorraine Clark you really think he was better than Evgeni plushenko? Johnny Weir is awesome, but Plushenko is the king of ice

[@LeahElisheva]

@@primalcritters oh no - I don’t think anyone is saying that. He came in 5th place - He was robbed. He didn’t even medal it was ridiculous They changed the scoring and screwed him. Plushenko got gold and deserved it. He is the king absolutely Plushenko was screwed in 2010 he placed silver and he should have had gold. He was much better than Evan Lysacek

[@KasukuSaki]

"I'm a father to a beautiful puppy" aww x)

[@pattycoghlan3704]

Oksana. Today

[@sebastiaohenriqueissa223]

Eu tenho uma linda cachorrinha!!

[@kayannhorn233]

Love him❤.Before cellphones my oldest daughter wrote him a letter.He responded back with such kind and encouraging words.A true Artist and gentleman.

[@DRKZL]

Awww 😭😭😭

[@starsmoon0216]

I like Johnny Weir. He's very open and honest.

[@AishiBhattacharyaOfficial]

I love how Johnny embraces the art of figure skating. He does it purely out of love for it, not for winning medals only.

[@dichenp1440]

Yuri on ice paid homage to him by portraying young victor as him. It's adorable.

[@itsnotme7908]

I thought those costumes looked familiar LOL! ^_^

[@rainesrhapsody2934]

RandomRose 2:08 Yeah!

[@ruiribeiro8010]

Welcome to the madness in YoI has many elements of his performances as an homage to him.

[@theresakhiyami4762]

Beethoven toscanini

[@rohansaxena4751]

One of Yuri's costume was also inspired by a costume of Johny Weir!

[@AndreaFeinberg]

I've been watching skating for nearly 30 years. Bravo to Johnny for adding a very engaging perspective and insight into skaters' choices and sacrifice for their extraordinary art. And Johnny - LOVE your look and unwillingness to sink to the same old tired comments.

[@johniovine1512]

F . SKATING IS A BUYYY BIOTH CYPER AND BULLYING I HAVE TRIED TO REPORT HIM BUT IT WONT GO THROUGH HE HAS DONE SOMETHING THAT WONT ALLOW THE COMP0LAINT OF BUYYLYTING ANC CYBER BULLYIN G TO GO THROUGH IM 83 YEARS OLD AND TIRED OF THIS FOR FOUR YEARS

[@deborahdixon5323]

His closing statement about the 2010 Olympics was poignant and touching. He should have been on the podium in Vancouver, but living well really is the best revenge. Congratulations on a great job in Sochi, and may we see you and Tara for many years to come!

[@harveychadbourne5180]

Deborah Dixon they r why skating is not watched in USA they r annoying and self richeous

[@binklebabe4725]

He is a dedicated athlete, a sweet human being, honest, a fun person, sooooo creative!

[@cholden67]

Wow! I never realized how well-spoken he is. I've paid more attention to the pomp. Well done.

[@romanteni]

cholden67 yeah. His interviews are amazing. He's very intelligent, and he learned Russian languages which is the hardest for Americans to learn. Definitely an amazing and a deep, well spoken person. Very well respect in all circles.

[@MAR1962]

Wonderful personal story. Johnny is also an intelligent and insightful commentator on skating. His love for the sport is inspiring.

[@lisadalia]

What an amazing story. Johnny Weir is inspirational.

[@pamelasosin8228]

Johnny: over the years we have seen your artistry and enjoyed many great moments watching you skate. And on top of his your work as narrator during the Olynpic games is so entertaining and informative. Best wishes in your future and hope to see you narrating at the Olympics for years to come. You will always have many fans!

[@sierra1621]

So bright and well-spoken. And how wonderful to watch him on the ice!

[@anyaisabela]

Not only an extraordinary skater, but a beautiful human being..

[@ddelfao]

It's Tom Hiddleston on ice.

[@djizzah]

or more like Loki

[@marinacollier2706]

Weird. I was thinking the same thing!

[@AnnaSaj13]

+ddelfao Maybe that's why I love them both xD

[@lo373]

ddelfao YES SAME SAME SAME

[@queenmaoasada8447]

ddelfao Tom calls the paparazzi in to watch him wearing "I

[@LadyVader33]

I would've liked to see him have a longer career. I was fortunate to see him perform during a christmas gala in melbourne, and he's seriously a god on ice. Good on him for having his own style and russia only wishes it had someone with his technique

[@ashli674]

+irisheyes317 Oh me too! Honestly, I think he should have come back for one last hurrah at Sochi.

[@harveychadbourne5180]

irisheyes317 longevity means talent enough said right!!!!!!!

[@Letissiaskatetapes24]

First of all his senior career lasted 8 years and he skated in two Olympics. So the longevity was there. Second he was too injured to try and make the 2014 Olympic team. He had to retire right before the season started. But something amazing happened when he retired. NBC asked him to commentate and his 2nd career was born. Look what happen to him and Tara Lipinski in Sochi. They became the talk of the Games as the B Team that was commentating Figure Skating and his career took a whole new awesome path.

[@yueqiangzou3631]

irisheyes317 你

[@krissy7342]

irisheyes317 he started at 12...

[@jackiem3740]

he is so BEAUTIFUL

[@johniovine1512]

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE REPORT CYBERBUJLLYING FOR ME PLEASE THIS CREEP WONT LET ME ENTER THE COMPLAINT TO YOU TUBE HE PREVENTS IT FROM GOING THROUGH. HIS NAME HE USES IS f. sKATING AND HATES SKATERS THAT YOU TUBE SHOWS HERE ON YOU TUBE I CANT COMMENT HE REMOVES THE COMMENTS I WONT HBE SHOCKED IF HE REMOVES THIS ONE THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE MY NAME IS JOHN iOVINE THANK YOU IM 83 YEARS OLD AND CANT GET RID OF THIS GUY

[@animejb]

I call bull I am from Lancaster' Pennsylvania and we Where exposed to different cultures and when is able to get out of town in the Winter

[@josiahpetrain949]

anime1972 jb he's talking about when he was younger

[@johniovine1512]

wasnt it up to his father what the children could and cant do and they are so very strict as we all know .

[@johniovine1512]

so whats ur point lol no one is knocking any other culture seems something bothered u or offended you so sorry but it was not intended. to each his own

[@kuroneko7022]

He has beautiful eyes! I love that he's his own person and lives his life the way he wants. I'm glad he got out of Amish country or all that awesome talent would have never flourished. Bravo, Johnny Weir!

[@user-gv7mb3rn2l]

Джонни забыть нельзя!!! С удовольствием смотрю все его выступления! Яркий, харизматичный!!! Незабываемый!!!

[@triplelutz-tripletoe959]

Thank you Johnny for Vancouver, the most intense sport moment in my life.You did skate like a Citroën "DS"and performed like David Bowie singing " Rebel-Rebel", and that stands for a lot of exceptional things Great to see how you inspired Yuzuru in his Sotsji gala performance.

[@sarahkofman1921]

Johnny illustrated true beauty when skating. I don't care that he didn't bore us with the endless jumps that we have to watch during competitions.

[@ozlemdr6076]

He is someone that I want to be friends with him in real life. He is so beautiful and he has a great personality. 💙

[@cathywatson9801]

I could listen to him talk all day. so passionate and articulate. doesn't get any sexier than Johnny

[@dannysimion]

I admire him. He's awfully honest about himself and what he wants to portray and legacy he wishes to impact on figure skating long after he retires from it. :)

[@Daystar311]

I remember watching him skate at the and I just knew he's win. When he didn't, I couldn't believe it. Watching him skate is an experience. He's really precious and amazing!

[@Sweetumsh]

people who are upset at him for wearing fur all seem to overlook the fact that all figure skaters wear leather skates...

[@AB-jt4rs]

True

[@Seek1878]

Meh, they use all parts of a cow as opposed, as opposed to say, a fox. Not that I care about the issue, just pointing that out.

[@GhostlyGrimoire]

Leather is a byproduct of the meat industry. Fur exists because of fur wearing, simply.

[@pallafox]

We’re not upset of him wearing it... it’s how he wears it

[@spirittammyk]

That's because the fur industry is some of the cruelest in the world. Cows are shot in the back of the head and it's a quick death. Fur animals are often clubbed in the head so they don't risk getting blood on the fur and this can be a slow and painful death.

[@slolauren]

He is such an amazing person and such a diva! Completely love him.

[@daydreamc.8746]

i feel he is a beautiful soul. i got to know him because of yuzuru hanuy, and i can see clearly how he influenced yuzuru. i see lots of gestures of his are very similar to yuzuru's. beautiful skater.

[@retros26]

I really enjoyed him as a Sochi commentator!

[@vettegaddia6234]

+Megan Flanders I think he is one of the most artistic skater of all time. But I think he should stick to professional skating. I don't particularly think he is as good a commentator as he is a skater.

[@vettegaddia6234]

Elaine Snow Tara's needs to project her voice, half of her words are swallowed to the point that even with the volume on high, you don't hear all the words.

[@vettegaddia6234]

Elaine Snow If Tara was consistant, why did she insisted that Nathan is not the future, he is "NOW". Then later, she said that Max is "light years ahead of Nathan"??? Perhaps Max has more speed, amplitude and slightly more artistic...but "light years". That is a very inconsistant and invalid comment that she made. I am not a fan of Scott, but he was very conservative and reasonable when he made the final analysis at the end of NBC's coverage of the men's scores, while Tara and Johnny, both of whom went nuts for Nathan when he was skating...all of a sudden changed their tune in favor of Max. I want consistant commentators, not ones who change their mind in a matter of hours. FOUR quads fully rotated is amazing. To allow someone to win who did not even land a singel quad successfully is ridiculous.

[@shimmeringfairydust3275]

+Vette gaddia I would answer that no one is perfect and that experience creates skill. Certainly Jim McKay wasn't perfect when he started out. I like Tara & Johnny because they are pleasant, matter of fact and knowledgeable.

[@RavenStar16]

I love Johnny! I'm glad he's doing commentary for the Olympics!

[@jenpatmar]

One of my most favorite things I've seen in a while. Johnny weir is pure love

[@queenmaoasada8447]

He's smarter, or at least better at expressing his intelligent thoughts, than most ice skaters I've seen interviewed. Love the $hit outta him - except for the fur :-/

[@luramey]

He’s so well-spoken and an inspiration. Live freely but do your best in everything.

[@mikailabroekaert9768]

I love how open he is, you don't get many who can be content with who they are.🙂🙂

[@ashli674]

To me, Johnny is the true Olympic bronze medalist from Vancouver.

[@EEDiazL]

+ashli674 Incredibly enough, figure skating experts stated that had Daisuke Takahashi landed his Quad Toe, he woulda have been the one winning the Olympics and not Lysacek or Plushenkho.

[@ashli674]

***** It would have been nice if that had happened because Takahashi's program to me was much smoother and more enjoyable to watch than Plushanko's 'jump jump jump' And it was nice to see an American man win gold, I just don't like Evan so frankly Takahashi would have been neat. Eurgh I'm rambling. Sorry!

[@EEDiazL]

Then you really need to start watching the sport, or look at the records of the participants!

[@ashli674]

***** Is this at me or nightwishnemo? It's in my notifications.

[@EEDiazL]

ashli674 It was for nightwishnemo. I think it shows up in yours because you commented as well. Thanks.

[@chrish3556]

There's a natural and graceful ease to his chacter. He's wonderful to watch perform.

[@user-ch8bm6tw1t]

Изумительный фигурист! Прекрасный комментатор! Удачи, Джонни в жизни! Ты оставил ярчайший след в нашем сердце!

[@nicolefraga896]

And now he is on spin out! I love to watch him!!

[@marissadower-morgan3313]

I love him , his courage to be different

[@kisaa5629]

I don't see any Yuri on Ice comments, thank God, it's a miracle!

[@jocelynreyes716]

Kisa Avrutina I know right😂

[@kisaa5629]

Jocelyn Reyes Yay someone agrees!

[@macforbes269]

didn't you just make one

[@slothy5535]

Kisa Avrutina you just made one

[@happynewfears1805]

You've ruined the cycle.

[@xiaoqinghan8312]

He is THE angle, too beautiful to be true, I always think people like him as a gift to human kind

[@walterpalazzin9381]

Good for you, Johnny! All the best in your future endevours

[@hannabiggs5296]

one of my favorite skaters !!! what an absolutely wonderful person

[@anaclarasanches6270]

How can someone be so beautiful on the inside and on the outside BLESS THIS BOY AND COVER HIM IN GLITTER

[@jasmin0930]

My all time favorite ice skater because you can see the passion he has for his craft on the ice.

[@guineyozzy5589]

I absolutely love how passionate he is about the sport

[@dboyfff]

Thanks for sharing. It's great to know you are first in tune with you...hehe...others arent...and all we hear are complaints instead of Amazing Grace...Thx YOU

[@desmeisme]

I love him!!

[@shyashtontaylor8464]

Dissapointed i have not heard of him before now. He is art. His skating is beautiful.

[@Arcadia1810]

He got completely robbed in 2010.

[@gregoryyorgey9142]

Arcadia1810 His level of difficulty didn’t compare to gold medalist

[@romanteni]

Arcadia1810 exactly!!

[@johniovine1512]

how was he robbed of a medal u mean?

[@johniovine1512]

YES HE WAS THATS TERRIBLE

[@yeahbro1892]

@@gregoryyorgey9142 he should have at least gotten on the podium

[@Blueeyesinthesky]

The skating through corn fields is the coolest backstory ever

[@jennybui112]

I can’t believe he started at 12 woahhhh amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@onerose3597]

His eyes are like diamonds and his existence is like a wonderful dream

[@rainfall3269]

Well educated, talented. Nice smile

[@pumpkinlightsfanservice9484]

He is my inspiration for skating. (Well that and I come from an athletic family pushing me into something, ANYTHING to do) I love watching him skate, and he's brilliant off the ice as well! Refreshing answers from a role model and a performer.

[@zombiemom6701]

Johnny Weir is from my town!

[@mcr_killjoys5sos_patd56]

this made me cry. beautiful love him!

[@m.p.a.o3750]

Amo esse Garoto! Passa o tempo, surge muitos talentos no gelo, mais ele ficou grudado em nossos corações! Parabéns Estados Unidos da América 🇺🇸🇺🇸 por nos honrar com essa Lenda do Gelo! ❤️Pra sempre Jonny Weir 🇺🇸

[@user-ch8bm6tw1t]

Один из ЛУЧШИХ ЗАПОМНИВШИХСЯ фигуристов МИРА!!!

[@Wowboy77]

You are a pride of the Lancaster County!

[@katerinerivera5154]

the greatest athlete!!!!!

[@enirassis4310]

A elegância dele é sensacional! Cada apresentação é um espatáculo!❤❤❤❤

[@Sarah-pq6wz]

Johnny your beauty on the ice captivated me starting from last November. I love the fact that I watched ice skating when I was young. You are def the best ❤❤U Johnny Weir

[@1nd1g0vanguard]

HERO!

[@backup6794]

He has a way with words..very articulate. No wonder he is now a commentator.

[@Majeed.]

Admirable and inspirational. You made them proud Johnny

[@nataliemccandless8616]

You were born to skate......"I think"...... " I know..." You are so wonderful and fun to watch.....Johnny......we love you

[@patriciaann3134]

Love him!

[@sda141]

My all time favorite skater! Johnny is a beautiful skater and lovely human 💕

[@user-hf6qp6vz1b]

LOVE - LOVE!! Our ZAYCHIK!!!

[@jaydenemerick1796]

Very touching

[@TavgaHawrame]

excellent achievement , congrats

[@msmo2060]

I had no clue he was from Amish country... jr world champ with only learning to skate 4 yrs earlier is pretty impressive

[@laurenkelley8147]

He’s a legend

[@sou_Lorna]

Love Johnny Weir. Simple and clean😍😍😍

[@mariaalejandraospina4510]

7:04 Viktor Nikiforov ♥

[@Einlehrer_]

Ale Ospi :3 well johnny was the one that started the flower crown thinggy.. and viktor is kinda based on him too..

[@EXPERIMENTSHOW.]

thanx for sharing your success journey

[@LpsPuppyLuv700]

I LOVE HIM SO MUCH YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION (and yuna Kim and Michelle Kwan)

[@cricket8438]

So beautifully articulate!

[@bethroesch2156]

Maybe not the greatest ever but a beauty to watch!! I can't stand on skates lol. I think what he does is magic 💖 I agree with him about Oksana too

[@marianproi]

I love this man! Perfection!

[@HisBelovedQueen]

i love johnny!! youre amazing! :)

[@petervandegraaff4477]

Loved it thank you

[@chrismccandless7627]

I am also from Amish Country in Ohio.....Love you so much

[@tyronebranch2946]

Well said. 👍

[@barb572000]

So enjoyable that we get to see Johnny and Tara broadcasting at the Olympics....love the way they dress and their interesting narratives!

[@anaelleys]

I love him

[@cindyford785]

Such an Amazing Talent ~ Love you!

[@Velimattiranta]

Totally....love you, your art and journey.

[@tokyokelly5304]

nice be proud of who you are

[@luminora33]

superstar!

[@BVpinkninja]

A legend .

[@ralphcanfield9555]

You are very much an American Hero

[@glasshalffull4061]

He reminds me of Loki...Tom Hiddleston....very handsome!

[@mika4589]

johnny weir é sensacional sz príncipe do gelo

[@eduardoluis4223]

Beauriful man, co n gratlation

[@furrypushin2187]

Oh, Tarasova's influence is in his movements. He lives at the rink. Every performance is a story ...

[@stephaniehand503]

Fantastic.

[@binklebabe4725]

Omigosh, he grew up where I live! I thought he sounded like folks around here. I'm from New England, so I don't always hear it.

[@seeker8985]

Pretty cool story about the frozen corn field