- Joined
- Aug 27, 2003
I've been a skating fan since 1991 (thirteen years ago!) and I love Michelle. I've been a fan of hers ever since she was 12 or 13, when I saw her win the U.S. Oympic Festival. To have seen Michelle grow up from that skinny little girl into a beautiful, gracious, talented young lady has been truly special. So yes, I guess I belong in the group of fans who have seen Michelle grow up and love her.
That doesn't mean I love every single program of Michelle's or everything she does. I realize she has faults, like any skater. But I still think she's amazing. And I must say, I don't understand how anyone could consider her performances at Nationals the last two years, or Worlds last year, boring.
Michelle's performances aren't always inspired. But when she's on . . . she is in a league by herself.
I'll never forget seeing her SP live at Nationals 2001 in Boston. She skated to EOE and it was truly a magical experience. From the moment she took the ice, it was as if the crowd seemed to hold its breath. Her program went by so quickly. And when it ended, the crowd stood as one and simply roared. She had brought the house down. You didn't even know why, exactly. Something in her just reached out, grabbed you, and wouldn't let go.
She is amazing.
That doesn't mean I love every single program of Michelle's or everything she does. I realize she has faults, like any skater. But I still think she's amazing. And I must say, I don't understand how anyone could consider her performances at Nationals the last two years, or Worlds last year, boring.
Michelle's performances aren't always inspired. But when she's on . . . she is in a league by herself.
I'll never forget seeing her SP live at Nationals 2001 in Boston. She skated to EOE and it was truly a magical experience. From the moment she took the ice, it was as if the crowd seemed to hold its breath. Her program went by so quickly. And when it ended, the crowd stood as one and simply roared. She had brought the house down. You didn't even know why, exactly. Something in her just reached out, grabbed you, and wouldn't let go.
She is amazing.