Adam Rippon : (3) " I always said that if I had the platform and the opportunity to share my story and make it easier for others, I would – so that, in a way, I can be the role model that I was looking for as a kid. " - Adam Rippon " As an audience member, I like to watch what they’re doing, and that’s one of the reasons I love skating: because it’s a performance, and I love to perform. That’s my favorite aspect of skating. " - Adam Rippon " I can’t tone it down. I’m being me and being myself. " - Adam Rippon