The Questions With Johnny Weir

How are you dealing with your fifth-place finish in Turin ?
I'm kind of over it. It wasn't my best performance. But there's no need to sulk.

What needs to change in the sport?
A lot of the old guard. There are these judges and officials who are a lot older than the [skaters], and they are stuck in the '40s or the '50s.

What is your favorite piece of clothing?
My python-and-beaver-fur coat. It's beautiful. It's very me. I understand people have a problem with fashion being murder. I think it's beautiful, even if it is murder.

Who is your favorite entertainer?
Christina Aguilera . She's talented, but she doesn't cave to industry standards as to what she should sound like, look like or be like.

What distinguishes a Johnny Weir fan?
People who don't like me are very stodgy and set in their ways and very red-state-ish. Most of my fans are more of a blue-state crowd and may have little eccentricities.

What are your postskating plans?
I want a place in Manhattan , either in SoHo or Chelsea or the meatpacking district. When I finish skating, I'm going to focus on settling down with someone and living and being normal.

--As told to Brian Cazeneuve

NEXT WEEK

Weir, 21, will compete in the world championships in Calgary .