“I got a lump in my throat on Johnny’s behalf when I saw that Yuzuru Hanyu’s upcoming programs are flat-out tributes to his heroes. Life was not kind to Johnny Weir for so many reasons that are not his fault, and I can only imagine the vindication of having passed your prime only to have a 2-time OGM still pay tribute to you as an inspiration. It’s a beautiful thing to remember one’s roots and legacies that make us who we are, instead of thinking we’re just special stars that came out of nowhere.“