Daisuke Takahashi

[Olympia]

Thanks, Let's Talk, for the translation of Morosov's interview, and for supplying the translation of the announcement. I was so impressed with Daisuke's open, honest way of talking about himself. He's just so impressive. Morosov's comments were very enlightening also. I feel that the outlook each of them has exhibited will allow them to prevail over any obstacles. Whatever happens, I know Daisuke will give us something rewarding and memorable to watch.

[deedee1]

Ahhhhh As always thanks a m~illions let's talk for translations of Dai's and Nikolai's!!!
lol to 'free-fall ride'

Olympia, I hope you are recovering from debacle soon. Why, Dai will be in US in a week to train and prepare for Worlds, his fans in Japan would appreciate so much for your support, and of course all support from his fans who are based in US!

[let`s talk]

Silly Dai : www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HObRatq_5Q

[deedee1]

Thanks,let's talk! Had a good laugh.

With reference to the fundraising campaign above, Daisuke has visited the Governor of Osaka today, and made the donation of the completed 150 million-yen, which was previously requested by the Governor in order to save the rink.

Here is the video clip from Osaka Pref. movie news: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz2Jo86RfMg

[deedee1]

I am not sure if these have been posted before. Apology in advance if they have already been.
Can find only part 1 so far...Will post later when I find more. Enjoy!

Shizuka x Daisuke Friends Talk 2012 with English subtitles:
part1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP3P-pnWNW8

[Olympia]

Ooh, thanks Deedee! Two of my favorite skaters together.

[deedee1]

Millions of 'big-thank-you!!!' to the uploader!!!

part2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjr4nS7EYi4
part3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJW8xMQvdj0
part4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-up5WdVv5pg

Seems unable to see part2 for the moment, though...

[figuristka]

Millions of 'big-thank-you!!!' to the uploader!!!

part2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjr4nS7EYi4
part3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJW8xMQvdj0
part4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-up5WdVv5pg

Seems unable to see part2 for the moment, though...

Thanks deedee and the uploader of course. I just love Dai's interview's. Everytime i see him he is even more endearing. So humble and honest. He mentions Meryl again,hope he has a nice conversation with her in English soon.

[Aesthetics]

I don't know why, but Takahashi’s 4cc reminds me of when I saw him live at NHK. After NHK people all predicted he would not podium at GPF, but it turned out he got the gold medal. I think he may repeat his amazing GPF performance at London Worlds.

[let`s talk]

Sport-express.ru published an interview with Leonova where she briefly mentioned Daisuke:

- Sergei Voronov once told us about the advantages to train in Morozov's group on the same rink with Daisuke Takahashi. And what advantages do you see in this?

- That was fascinating to see how Takahashi works. How much he can do in one practice session. At the very end of it, when no one was any power left, Daisuke starts practicing a quad lutz.

- He really does this jump?

- He tries. This fact alone deserves a lot of respect. As well as that sometimes Takahashi skates his FP just after one warm-up lap.

http://winter.sport-express.ru/figur...reviews/28990/

In the same article it's written that Morozov's group is in Simsbury (? Connecticut). But Vaitsehovskaya is irrelaible tabloid source, so I am not sure how correct this info is. Earlier Pissev said that I/K, who are also in Morozov's group, will be in Detroit, in Igor's rink: http://rsport.ru/figure_skating/20130222/646926945.html It's also possible that the group will be split up for sometime. Absolutely no idea.


Update: team-russia2014.ru (not a tabloid source) published an interview with Ilinykh where she said that now Morozov group is in Simsbury, Connecticut. So, Daisuke I believe is there too. www.team-russia2014.ru/article/9139.html

[starryxskies]

I'm glad he'll already have 3ish weeks over here in the west side of the world so there would be zero chance of jetlag problems...although it probably won't be a problem anyway after travelling so much for so many years.

[demarinis5]

Thanks for the info let's talk.

Am I reading Ilinykh's interview correctly, she says that they have a new SD?????

[let`s talk]

Am I reading Ilinykh's interview correctly, she says that they have a new SD?????

No, she said they made a new EX. She didn't specify, just said that the music is joyful.

[dorispulaski]

Alas, why not a new FD?

[demarinis5]

No, she said they made a new EX. She didn't specify, just said that the music is joyful.

Thanks. I thought I was starting to see a pattern here. First Dai with his SP and now Leonova returning to last season's program.

Alas, why not a new FD?

That would be welcomed news.