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It wasnt always easy getting up at 5 oclock in the morning to go to the rink. Sometimes I wanted to just go back to slee
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"It wasn't always easy getting up at 5 o'clock in the morning to go to the rink. Sometimes I wanted to just go back to sleep"

- Nancy Kerrigan

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In this quote, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan assesses the obstacles she dealt with in her training. She points out the trouble of awakening at 5 o'clock in the early morning to go to the rink, implying that this was a routine event for her. In spite of her dedication to her sport, there were times when she felt the temptation to simply return to sleep instead of facing the grueling training ahead. This quote highlights the sacrifices and determination required to excel in a competitive sport like figure skating. It also reveals the human side of professional athletes, who may fight with motivation and fatigue similar to anybody else.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Nancy Kerrigan somewhere between October 13, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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