2026 US National Championships: Women's Short Program Press Conference
Could you talk about a quality that you admire about the other two skaters?
Alysa: Ok, well, I love Isabeau's wittiness. I'm sure everybody says this, but truly, she's the funniest person I have ever met. And Amber, she has so much love, like, I love that, you know? Yeah, you have a lot of love, and you give a lot of love, she just radiates that.
Isabeau: Um, I really like how Alysa keeps everyone on their toes... I wanna say something, but I'm scared to, so I won't.
Alysa: No, you can say it, say it.
Isabeau: It's really, it's kinda funny.
Amber: Do it, do it, I can give context afterwards.
Isabeau: Alright, she keeps the hoes on their toes.
Isabeau: I couldn't help it. Anyways, I love how she does that.
Amber: We're all adults here, it's ok.
Isabeau: And I love Amber's reactions to things. They're really funny, it like adds to the joke. Part of the joke is how Amber reacts to it, just like right there. I really appreciate that, I really like that.
Amber: Oh, I just adore these two ladies. I mean, I've seen them grow up since being little children and to see them be here as incredible women, it is probably one of the most wonderful experiences I've had in skating, is seeing these two ladies grow into who they are today. For Alysa, I met her when she was ten, and to see her come back and do it on her terms, and do it better than anyone ever has, like a comeback, I mean, World champion and Grand Prix Final champion, it doesn't get much better than that. And just the creativity and fun. And then Isabeau, oh my god, the toughest, hardest worker, just no doubt that she's gonna go out there and she's gonna do her damn job no matter what. She is like the toughest, most grittiest person, and she does it with the most grace I've ever seen. [...] And these two crack me up together. It is so funny, I love being at events with these two ladies, I'm so happy that we're here together and hopefully we will be together later this month.
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