it at first. once i got enough stability to go fast and to feel the wind in my face and just it's a unique feeling being on ice. so i fell in love with the sport. and to this day with everything that comes along with it, for me to be able to step out even in the training room every day and feel the wind in my face is -- >> larry: when you're skating, do you fear falling? >> well, as i get older, falling hurts a little bit more. >> larry: do you think i almost fell? >> do i think i almost fell? not really. i think working on specific elements like working on the quadruple toe loop is difficult because i always have that little bit of fear that i'm going to break my foot again. and that's not -- i mean some elements are fun until you hurt yourself. and then there's an element of fear involved. >> larry: is it always fun? >> it's not always fun. but i think that i have to remember to realize that i'm so fortunate to be able to do