"I don't really think they saw anything in me, except the fact that I was interested in it. Some of the kids would miss a week here and miss a week there, I think they could see that I really enjoyed it"

Dorothy Hamill is reviewing her early experiences in figure skating. She thinks that the coaches and instructors observed her devotion and interest for the sport, even though she might not have actually been the most talented skater. She was consistent in her attendance and practice, which set her apart from the other kids who would miss out on practice here and there. Her dedication and passion for the sport was evident, and it was this that the coaches and trainers discovered in her. Dorothy Hamill's devotion and hard work settled, as she went on to become a world champion figure skater. Her story is an inspiring tip that hard work and devotion can cause success, even if you do not have the most natural talent.