Ekaterina Gordeeva Quotes

The other day when we were reading The Little Mermaid again, at the part where it says that only human souls can go up to heaven and mermaids can't, you (Daria) said, 'See that's like Papa. He lives in heaven. With the angels'

Sometimes it bothers me that people now only recognize me because of tragedy. But I've come to understand that people really care and worry for me. I feel I should say to every person I meet, 'I'm fine. Daria's fine. Life goes on.'

So I step into the future, as bravely as I'm able, with my heart longing for a time I'll never see again.

To come back on the ice was hard, and at the same time it was kind of a healing process.

Through everything when you have these experiences in life it is important to remember the simple fact that family is always the main thing and most important part of your life.

I like to cook good meals, especially when I have a lot of time.

The life is a wonderful thing. You have to appreciate it NOW... because you never know what is going to happen tomorrow.

I love that I have a job that I love.

The first gold medal we had won for the Soviet Union. This one we won for each other.

I'm almost a full-time mom.

She (Daria) has Sergei's wide and ready smile, so beautiful to me.

Family is always the most important part.