Johnny Weir to author book

**heyang** · 04-19-2010, 12:40 PM

http://shelf-life.ew.com/2010/04/19/...r-to-pen-book/

**chronos13** · 04-19-2010, 04:00 PM

If Johnny's writing it, I'm buying it. I'm looking forward to reading about more drama and scandal behind the scenes. It'll keep me busy during the off-seasons.

**MK's Winter** · 04-19-2010, 08:06 PM

This book will be an awesome behind the scenes! I can't wait

**stage** · 04-19-2010, 08:36 PM

A while ago, shortly after the Olympics and even at Worlds time, Johnny Weir stated that he was planning to continue competitive skating. He wanted to win medals, Johnny stated, so he would completely rework himself and his skating. To me, it sounded like he was planning to adhere more to the rules of COP judging, or even perhaps to fortry a different kind of style of skating from what he had done during the majority of his skating career.

Now he is planning to write a book about his life and figure skating; some say that it will be a "tell-all" with plenty of "dirt" about fellow skaters and skating politics, including the USFSA. Do any of you GoldenSkaters or other skating forum fans think that this book may be closing the curtain on Johnny's competitive career?

**jennylovskt** · 04-19-2010, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by stage

Do any of you GoldenSkaters or other skating forum fans think that this book may be closing the curtain on Johnny's competitive career?

I believe so. I don't think Johnny really has the intention of coming back next season.

**Tonichelle** · 04-19-2010, 10:59 PM

I honestly don't think Johnny ever truly desired to come back next season. If he does this tell all book he's going to shoot himself in teh foot several times over (and then play poor poor pitiful me, no doubt).

he better start work on his own show now, because he's going to be completely unhirable if he doesn't start using common sense

know when to keep it shut, boy!

**Wrlmy** · 04-20-2010, 01:02 AM

I have mixed feelings about Johnny, but I still watch his reality show and probably will buy his book right away. I just hope his tone will be completely honest and not at all defensive.

**fairly4** · 04-20-2010, 12:21 PM

usa today had a small write up in the entertainment section about book--to me it sounds like another figure skating book--no tell all-all other skaters had antedotes in theirs-their own fashion idea and own views-to me sounds like exactly the same as the others
from johnny perspective--which isnt new if you have been paying attention to what he has been saying the years since he won his first natonals .

**Jhar55** · 04-20-2010, 06:10 PM

I'd buy it just to see what's in it..

**Bijoux** · 04-20-2010, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Tonichelle

I honestly don't think Johnny ever truly desired to come back next season. If he does this tell all book he's going to shoot himself in teh foot several times over (and then play poor poor pitiful me, no doubt).

he better start work on his own show now, because he's going to be completely unhirable if he doesn't start using common sense

know when to keep it shut, boy!

SOI is all there is here and they never hired him. People want to see him skate. I think that Scott etc have their reasons but I think Johnny is angry and I believe he sees this as a way to prolong his fame which is limited. i don't think he will dish much dirt. He's too smart for that. He wants a career as a pro. I wish people at SOI would at least give him a few shows to see how he fits in.

**Wicked** · 04-20-2010, 08:15 PM

I just hope that if Johnny dishes dirt, he dishes it on himself as well as others.

**Tonichelle** · 04-20-2010, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Bijoux

SOI is all there is here and they never hired him. People want to see him skate. I think that Scott etc have their reasons but I think Johnny is angry and I believe he sees this as a way to prolong his fame which is limited. i don't think he will dish much dirt. He's too smart for that. He wants a career as a pro. I wish people at SOI would at least give him a few shows to see how he fits in.

and in the 80s Ice Capades was all there was for Scott Hamilton. He had enough 'star power' that he fought to get his own tour started. SOI has done pretty well from meager five show beginnings, even with the cut backs in the last few seasons.

Johnny doesn't need the Olympic title to do the same thing. He's very recognizable. If he or anyone else is using SOI as an excuse not to have a career then that's just sad. It's not Hamilton's or anyone else's job to give Johnny a spot on a tour. If the tour won't fit Johnny he should take it upon himself to make one that fits him. IF that's what he wants to do. I don't think he has the desire or commitment.

**Bennett** · 04-21-2010, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by Tonichelle

and in the 80s Ice Capades was all there was for Scott Hamilton. He had enough 'star power' that he fought to get his own tour started. SOI has done pretty well from meager five show beginnings, even with the cut backs in the last few seasons.

Johnny doesn't need the Olympic title to do the same thing. He's very recognizable. If he or anyone else is using SOI as an excuse not to have a career then that's just sad. It's not Hamilton's or anyone else's job to give Johnny a spot on a tour. If the tour won't fit Johnny he should take it upon himself to make one that fits him. IF that's what he wants to do. I don't think he has the desire or commitment.

As I said in another thread, I would love to see him pair up with Yuna! Yuna has the funding, but would need local collaborators who have the name in the US if she ever wants to do her own shows in the US. Yet, there's a rumor about her agency that may prevent her from collaborating many other skaters. So it'll be a win-win scenario! I am aware that there are multiple "if's" in this scenario. But just a fun thought.