Quotes by Shelley Nichols

“Weve just got to put it behind us. We just have to go out and throw rocks and have fun. We have to remember why were playing this game and its because we love it.”

“I havent seen him in over a month, and of course my parents are over in Europe, so its a little different not having them here. Coming out of juniors, they were always there for me, but I understand, too. Theres something bigger going on over there. So its OK.”

“Oh yeah, of course, but theyll still be going on when I get home. Nobodys ever going to forget about it, and theyre just going to be partying all the time.”

“Words cannot describe it. I couldnt throw. I threw an open draw through the house. I was looking at the screen.”

“I couldnt stop crying. Its so big for him, for the team, for the curling club, for the province of Newfoundland and for the sport of curling and for Canada. Its huge. Its so important for the growth of the sport.”

“He says you play best when youre smiling - and thats true. Hes just passing on his Olympic wisdom. Hes always got good advice for me. Hes very experienced at this type of thing and I always listen to everything he has to say.”

“He says you play best when youre smiling ? and thats true.”