Translated interview with Plushy:
Great interview! I think earlier in the interview, he mentioned all the flights and drives it took to reach Lake Placid, which explains why he looked tired. Still, I thought it was very admirable that he went all that way to see Sima even though she qualified at last minute. I can think of some other coaches (*cough* Eteri) who were noticeably absent, though I understand Eteri has many more active competitors than Plushenko so I guess the comparison is unfair. Anyway, I always had a soft spot for Plushenko when he was competing, and I think I like him even more as a coach. I hope he and Sima will go on to accomplish great things. I loved how encouraging he was in convincing Sima to pursue competitive skating for a bit longer, and how he remembered to give credit to his whole team. I can't wait to see them both at Nationals.