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Every single quote here are so amazingly inspirational. And he was wise beyond his years. He was, really, just a boy when he said a lot of these.

Ditto. I needed to see that he is real. His brilliance and cuteness and athleticism and resilience seemed almost too good to be true. And, wow, he IS real. And human. And, of course, now I can't get enough of him.

Every day. I love watching his practices and run-throughs, in his black workout gear, almost more than the actual competition. Seeing 3A's and 4T's over and over and over. Heaven.

As just another white wall, I thought I'd send this out there. Probably been shared before but, hey, there's been a drought. https://www.walkerplus.com/trend/matome/article/216537/

One my my very favorite compilation videos is chock full of quotes, though only one in English at the very end. I had forgotten that he is mostly speaking Japanese and that it has subtitles-maybe because I've watched it so many times, and also typed out, for myself, the translations. I don't know if it's all from an interview attached with Continue with Wings, but others might know where the audio comes from and, possibly, offer up their own translations. Wonderful stuff.

With all the talk about Yuzu products by various artists, and gifts "maybe" included with purchases, I'd like to point out that all of the very best Yuzu-inspired artwork and pins and keychains and magnets and postcards and stickers are made by Fanyus and given, freely, to each other at competitions. I love my photo books, but I treasure the Fanyu gifties, made with love and given in the Yuzu spirit of sharing. And the clear files given to each other, especially because they are only available in Japan. (This doesn't mean I wouldn't love to win or be given anything personalized by Yuzu himself...)

Great idea!

It's about time - but it reads like something that was written by a non-native speaker or poorly translated from another language. The syntax is off.

I don't know if this has been posted before - but I think it really shows something so special. Jeff is a really great skater and a wonderful choreographer, but seeing the two of them skating together, it's so easy to see how Yuzu elevates everything. His aesthetic take on all of Jeff's moves is magical.

Well, that's interesting. I just really don't know why anyone in the JSF, or anywhere else, can love one skater and thereby hate another. Just because Yuzu is #1 doesn't mean I'm not also a Shoma fan. Or Keiji.

But Nat's are a mere few weeks after NHK - will the concern for health and crowds be diminished in a months time?

Yuzu is not on the list of expected skaters. Neither is Shoma.

Otonal for me, too - though I , too, think Gemini's should have two. Maybe this and LGC. But I'm happy with this - I have a 5X7 of Yuzu's upper half in his opening stance next to my bed. And the step sequence is one of my favorites. Wait - I love them all.

Is there no prize for simply achieving a plank? Maybe if I can achieve four versions?

The only shot I'd have, ever, of even qualifying for this is they divided it into age groups. I'll go with the "very senior" division.

His hair. And if I wear a Citizen watch, will I look half as beautiful?

Handsome is as handsome does.

The Challenger Series is still on - but not considered a "series". A couple of been cancelled and a couple have been postponed (such as ACI). Who knows if all of them will end up being cancelled. JSF said a while ago that none of their skaters would compete in the Challenger Series (BOO!). We live in strange and uncertain times.

I think the funniest thing about this video is how quickly Kevin adopts his "selfie face".

"On his way to becoming a global star..." He already was a global star before he got his second OGM. He just wasn't noticed by the American press until then.

P&G Thank You Mom made me cry. And I think it's the most genuine Yuzu because he really does know how much his mother has done for him and appreciates it.

Not that it'll make any difference here, but we are being told now that we only need to quarantine for 10 days after testing positive, so maybe the 14 days number will be changing.

Plushenko has Sasha training on one -

4CC will either have to change it's date or location. The chances of Australia being open to foreigners by early February are slim to none.

https://this.kiji.is/663187045258364001?c=39550187727945729 Tomorrow's news - English translation (not mine): 　"It was revealed on the 4th that six Grand Prix (GP) series tournaments that will start in October in figure skating will be held as scheduled, according to interviews with related parties. The International Skating Union (ISU) confirmed the policy of the decision at an online board meeting held on the 3rd." So, I don't know how they can hold Skate America. We can't even get through a couple of fan-free baseball games without dozen of players and staff getting sick. And I'm curious how SCI can be held if only 50 people are allowed in the rink. Maybe a lottery? Since this is an Aug 4 Kyodo article, maybe SC have an extra day to think about it. And who could come to skate anyway if the border is still closed?