Dorothy Hamill Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dorothy Hamill.

Dorothy Hamill is a former figure skater who gained international fame for her graceful and athletic performances on the ice. She was born on July 26, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, and began skating at the age of eight. Hamill's natural talent and dedication led her to win the U.S. National Championships three times, from 1974 to 1976.

Her breakthrough year came in 1976 when she won the Olympic Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria, capturing the gold medal and captivating audiences with her signature move, the "Hamill Camel." Her precise technique, elegant style, and short bobbed hairstyle became iconic, and she quickly became a beloved figure both in the skating world and beyond.

Following her Olympic success, Hamill embarked on a successful professional skating career, touring with various ice shows around the world. She also had several endorsements and became a popular television personality, making guest appearances on shows such as "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson."

In addition to her skating achievements, Hamill has faced personal challenges, including a battle with depression. She has been vocal about her struggles and has used her platform to raise awareness about mental health issues.

Today, Dorothy Hamill continues to be involved in the figure skating community, serving as an ambassador for the sport and inspiring generations of skaters with her talent and resilience.

I hated to read. My mother could not get me to read. I'm goi

I hated to read. My mother could not get me to read. I'm going through the same thing with my daughter now. I love to read now, but I don't remember reading.

Dorothy Hamill

Love Reading

I was passionate. I found something that I loved. I could be

I was passionate. I found something that I loved. I could be all alone in a big old skating rink and nobody could get near me and I didn't have to talk to anybody because of my shyness. It was great. I was in my fantasy world.

Dorothy Hamill

Alone

My mother stopped working when she had my brother. She was a

My mother stopped working when she had my brother. She was a full time mom until I started getting heavily into ice skating lessons, and it got to the point where they really needed my mom to earn an income.

Dorothy Hamill

Mom

Every time you go out on the ice, there are slight flaws. Yo

Every time you go out on the ice, there are slight flaws. You can always think of something you should have done better. These are the things you must work on.

Dorothy Hamill

Competition