Jeff Buttle Quotations

I was so focused on the Olympics, I think I put all my energy into that. The worlds weren't something I focused on, I just didn't have the energy.

If we can make it through the Olympics without any scandals, we'll be all right.

I don't think it will be enough. And that's fine. I'm skating better now.

I don't think it would make much sense if the money has to come from development. It's like stealing from the poor and giving to the rich.

Going into the Lutz I realized that because of the regulations, I had to do a double or else it would not have counted.

He comes into this competition with silver before, and he definitely wants to better that. And he definitely has the best goods out there. It's his title to give up.

It was either cross your fingers and hope the program became comfortable for the Olympics, or go back with something I know works. Once I made the decision, I knew it was a good one?

David and I really had a jump start. We always paid a lot of attention to what they were developing so, when the new system became effective, we were really ahead of the game.

The axel went up really good and then I just didn't have that snap and attack on the ending. The lutz was the same thing.

It was great for Skate Canada to do that for us. They went above and beyond what most federations would do.

After the past two weeks training, I can almost sympathize with some of the people who don't want to go through it. It's tough, and you have to push through it.

I put down three solid performances here, and I feel pretty good going into the Olympics.

He's pushed skating more than anyone I can think of. Being on the podium with him really is an honor. This bronze medal means a lot more to me than the silver I won last year.

He's a really enthusiastic coach, as passionate about coaching as I am about skating. And Michelle is a fierce trainer. It's a great skating atmosphere.