I think we're very strong. This season has been complicated obviously because this is an Olympic year and there are injuries. But at nationals I felt even though there were mistakes throughout the field, we're definitely sending a strong team, especially with Evan, the world bronze medalist, and Johnny's skating well. I think we're in good standing going in.

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I haven't had a great season up until now.

193

I'm confident that I'll skate my best. I'm not really thinking about medals at this point just because the Olympics is an award in itself.

180

It's great to know that I have people in Peoria that embrace me and support me throughout my career.

171

I very likely would not be in this position had I not been working with her and had her support. Same thing with my family. They were all able to enjoy this whole experience with me.

160

The men's field is so tight. Everybody is just one jump, or one counter or one rocker from being in my position.

117

I didn't set out to prove I could win national medals from Peoria, Illinois. But that's where I live, and everything I need is there.

106

The new system is changing the way you run through a program.

99

I don't think I ever felt like the forgotten man. If anything, I felt self-exiled.

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