Sasha Cohen Quotes & Sayings

Life is tough, get a helmet. — Sasha Cohen

I like to cook simple things, like vegetable egg-white omelets; roast chicken; sauteed chicken breast with curry powder; and Greek salad. Just things that are fresh and healthy and fast and easy, because I have such a crazy schedule. — Sasha Cohen

People should have their rights to be who they want to be and love who they want to love. — Sasha Cohen

I really liked the food in Japan. There is something so organized, neat, and methodical about it. They put a lot of care and quality into their cooking. I also love Mediterranean, New American, and Italian food, because the cuisines borrow influences from all over the world. — Sasha Cohen

I eat a variety of foods like vegetables, fruit and beef for protein and iron. — Sasha Cohen

Cardio is tough after a day of skating, but with my iPod I can get into the moment and complete the cardio training for the day. — Sasha Cohen

My academic schedule is lighter this year because it's an Olympic year. — Sasha Cohen

I want to be the first lady to land a quadruple jump in competition. As I grow older, I know that my skating style will develop and mature. — Sasha Cohen

I generally like white skates. — Sasha Cohen

Fashion always was a huge interest of mine. I love beautiful clothes. I appreciate fine beading and lovely fabrics. — Sasha Cohen

I'm a competitive person and I love the challenge of mastering new things. — Sasha Cohen

My training has been going really well these past few days and my goal is to keep it up for the next few weeks and hopefully earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. — Sasha Cohen

I'm used to a very busy schedule. Right now it revolves around training and preparing for Nationals in January. I'm usually at the rink from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and then I attend public school for two hours, three times per week. — Sasha Cohen

Skating has always been a major area of interest to me. — Sasha Cohen

I'd like to cause a little riot in skating. — Sasha Cohen

No matter where I am, especially when I'm on tour around the country, Caesar salad is my standby. In a random city and eating in random to-go restaurants, you're kind of scared about trying things, but you can always count on a Caesar salad. — Sasha Cohen

Follow your dreams, work hard, practice and persevere. Make sure you eat a variety of foods, get plenty of exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle. — Sasha Cohen

A year ago I had a back injury and followed a good nutrition program to help speed up my recovery. I focused on exercise and staying healthy in order to get back out on the ice. — Sasha Cohen

I had whale tartare when I was in Japan, but I probably wouldn't have it again. — Sasha Cohen

The night before I compete, I like to have steak. Meat is especially important for female athletes because it provides them with the nutrients they need to perform at their best. — Sasha Cohen

I've designed since I was 12. The first was when I skated to Carmen, in red and gold and black. I wanted so many frills at that time. It had a lot going on for a little person like me. And I picked out fabrics that didn't stretch. Very uncomfortable. — Sasha Cohen

My family has always been there to support me along the way. My coach, John Nicks, is a great influence. — Sasha Cohen

I worked with my coach to develop some new spiral variations to make my program more interesting. Each one is different and you'll have to wait until January to see them. — Sasha Cohen

I do a variety of activities like Pilates, bike riding, physical therapy, and running. I also train on the ice five to six days a week. On the ice, I work on my programs as a whole and the individual technical elements that comprise the programs. — Sasha Cohen

The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world. — Sasha Cohen

I skate about 15 to 20 hours a week and also incorporate a lot of off-ice training. I take ballet and Pilates classes and lift weights with my physical therapist when I'm not on the ice. — Sasha Cohen

I love cashmere. For casual, I like Juicy Couture. I love the beading in Badgley Mischka. I like Dolce & Gabbana. There's such a lot to choose from. — Sasha Cohen

It's when you don't win that you learn things about yourself. Everything I have gone through has made me who I am today. — Sasha Cohen

I love attention. I love going to events and photo shoots ... I enjoy it all; the clothing, the makeup, the excitement. — Sasha Cohen