For me, the Olympics was part of being something much bigger than snowboard. I had an awesome time ... I am a huge believer in the journey versus the destination.
This is my third Olympics in a row. I'm coming in as a dark horse, but this time I didn't think about the pressure or the press, I was just doing it for myself.
My first two Olympics were just really devastating. Salt Lake was probably one of the worst days of my life.
My first two Olympics were just really devastating. I was so devastated after Salt Lake I thought my life was going to end. It was one of those life lessons ... realizing that life's a lot bigger than this five-ring circus.
This Olympics was about being part of something much bigger than snowboarding. There isn't a writer in the world who can describe the opening ceremonies.