February 19, 2008
I love Kristi Yamaguchi. And you know what, I've wanted to share this with you, dear readers, for awhile. And now, I feel like it's justified because the lovely Ms. Yamaguchi has been added to the lineup of celebrities participating in this coming season of Dancing With the Stars.
I used to be a HUGE skating fan. I'm talkin' 'bout Golden Age mid-'90s skating here -- Paul Wylie skating to the music of Schindler's List, skating heartthrob Kurt Browning bringin' down the house with "Brick House," waiting for the incomparable Scott Hamilton to do his back flip at the end of every program .... Sigh. (Have I revealed too much?)
Anyway, this season of Dancing With the Stars hasn't even started, but we're already on Team Yamaguchi. Really, who else in the competition can do a triple lutz so flawlessly?
--Monica R.
Comments
Harley wrote:
Love me some Kristi. I will always hold her as the standard by which I judge other skaters.
posted on February 19, 2008 at 5:58 PM
robert wrote:
I'm on team Krisiti too....she's amazing!!!
posted on February 20, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Nancy wrote:
Monica - I'm with you on all fronts! I miss the mid-90s era of skating and I remember Kurt Browning skating to Brick House, Scott Hamilton's back flip and I remember Kristi being a class act when she followed Ekateria Gordeeva when she skated her first single performance. Kristi did not step on the ice to warm up until Katia left the ice after a standing ovation. I'm voting for Team Krisi too!
posted on February 21, 2008 at 2:20 AM
boogieoogie wrote:
OMG--I so love and respect Kristi. She is gonna rock the dance floor on DWTS!!
posted on February 25, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Jamie Nolte wrote:
The only reason I will be watching the show is Kristi! I was raised watching her skate and remember crying when she fell!
posted on February 27, 2008 at 1:05 PM
John wrote:
I have seen all the skaters from Sonja Heine, Barbara Ann Scott, Peggy Fleming, Katrina Witt, etc.but the one that stands out above them all is Kristi Yamaguchi. She is the greatest woman figure skater of all time. Charm,class, beauty... she stands above them all. Can you tell I'm a great fan of hers.
posted on February 28, 2008 at 12:15 PM
paugust wrote:
I agree with everyone who posted so far. To me Kristi will always be the perfect combination of flawless technique and beautiful artistry. I can't wait to see her dance!
posted on March 4, 2008 at 4:47 PM
ly wrote:
i love kristi, my favorite japanese american idol :] she's the only reason i'm watching the show as well - go team kristi!
posted on March 20, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Terri wrote:
I have always been a huge fan of Kristie's!!!! I really hope she pulls everything that she has out and wins this...I am voting all I can..Good Luck Kristi
posted on March 29, 2008 at 3:29 AM
Jane wrote:
I also adore Kristi! I've watched her career since 1990 and am a huge fan! Best female skater ever. It's great seeing her on TV again. Vote as often as you can.
posted on April 1, 2008 at 11:23 PM