With Johnny Weir, U.S. Figure Skater

	Johnny Weir, U.S. Figure Skater. Simon Bruty/SI

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.

NEXT WEEK

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

Issue date: March 20, 2006