Adam Rippon Quotes born November 11, 1989, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is an American figure skater, actor, and television personality who became a breakout star at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in the team event. As the first openly gay U.S. athlete to compete at the Winter Olympics, Rippon captivated audiences with his dynamic performances, sharp wit, and unapologetic authenticity. Beyond skating, he’s appeared on Dancing with the Stars (2018) and authored the memoir Beautiful on the Outside (2019).
These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, his book, posts on X, and public statements—reflect his humor, resilience, advocacy, and zest for life, capturing his magnetic personality and trailblazing spirit.
15 Adam Rippon Quotes
- “I always say that I might not be the best, but I’m definitely the most fun to watch.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “Believe in yourself so fiercely that the whole world is forced to do the same.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I’m like a witch, and you can’t kill me! I keep coming back every year, and every year I get better.” (Interview, NBC Sports, 2016)
- “I was recently asked in an interview what it’s like to be a gay athlete in sports. I said that it’s exactly like being a straight athlete. Lots of hard work but usually done with better eyebrows.” (Post on X, @Adaripp, 2017-12-28)
- “Haters are fans in denial.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “If you’re going to be a mess, at least choreograph your own disaster.” (Beautiful on the Outside, 2019)
- “I want to represent my country to the best of my abilities. I want to make Reese Witherspoon proud.” (Interview, NBC Olympics, 2018-02-12)
- “I’m a glamazon bitch ready for the runway.” (Post on X, @Adaripp, 2018-02-13)
- “I’m not a gay icon or America’s gay sweetheart. I’m just America’s sweetheart, and I’m just an icon.” (Interview, USA Today, 2018)
- “I would say that I’m a hot mess all the time. I usually finish things in the last second. But I think, as I’ve gotten older, I don’t worry about it, and I just rock it.” (Interview, The Cut, 2018)
- “Nobody loves me as much as I love me; so I guess I’ll just be my own Valentine.” (Press Conference, Thrillist, 2018-02-14)
- “Just like Toni Braxton couldn’t unbreak her heart, I couldn’t unbreak my foot.” (Beautiful on the Outside, 2019)
- “I don’t find it distracting to be me.” (QuotesTogether.com, n.d.)
- “When I step on the ice, I want to throw up, I want to go over to the judges and say, ‘Can I just have a Xanax and a quick drink? I’ll be fine.’ But I keep it together.” (Interview, NBC, 2018-02-12)
- “Honestly, it’s really fun to be yourself. It’s really fun to be me.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
Adam Rippon’s quotes are a sparkling mix of sass, self-confidence, and heartfelt advocacy, inspiring fans to embrace their individuality, laugh through setbacks, and shine unapologetically. Which one makes you want to skate through life? Share it below and keep Rippon’s dazzling legacy twirling!
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