When I do win a national title, it would definitely mean a lot more if (Kwan) is there.
She's the World Champion from last year. She's skated really strongly all season. She's definitely one of the top contenders.
I was disappointed and in a little bit of shock. I had a really hard time with a couple of jumps in the warm-up and I just couldn't get over it. I definitely didn't think I was going to get any medal at all at the end of the program, so it was a nice surprise.
I was very disappointed with my skate. I definitely gave 100 percent in my effort, I gave it my all. So I have no regrets with that. But it just wasn't my night.
I was proud of myself for what I overcame with being sick this week. But it definitely would mean more with Michelle here. She's won so many titles in the past, and I was always second, but I'm not complaining about this title.
I would never let myself believe that. I'm a strong athlete and I definitely believe I'm getting stronger.
Definitely you have to be able to handle pressure and shake off any mistake and I kind of didn't do that tonight. I let that first mistake creep in. I have to be tougher.
It's definitely tough to know you're going to be the last one. It's the best skaters in the world, it's the Olympic Games, it's 11:30 at night. But you just sort of stay in your own world, take it one step at a time and stay strong.
If she's healthy and able to compete, she's definitely one of the strongest to compete for the United States at the Olympics.
I definitely don't feel flawless. I felt strong and I made it happen. I tried to believe in myself. You don't know how strong you are until you test yourself.
I definitely didn't think I was going to get any medal when I finished skating. I was just in a little bit of shock.